Job Detail

Position summary for Medical Assistant - Front and Back Office will perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly. The duties of Medical Assistant - Front and Back Office vary from setting to setting, depending on the size, location, and type. In addition to administrative duties, Medical Assistant - Front and Back Office will perform clinical duties in accordance with state law.

Location: Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo

Position Responsibilities Common responsibilities of Medical Assistants include (but are not limited to):

Administrative:

• Front desk reception, answer phones and schedule appointments
• Greets patients and assist with signing in
• Files and maintains medical and financial records
• Purchases and maintains supplies and equipment
• Process outside referrals
• Performs other position related duties as assigned
• Calls in prescriptions to the pharmacy
• Uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology
• Follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct

Assigned Clinical:

• Measures and records vital signs, patient medical history and chief complaints
• Educate patients on medications, management of diagnosis, home treatments and special diets
• Prepares patients for examinations and perform routine screening tests
• Assists physician with exams, X-ray and physical therapy procedures
• Phlebotomy, collection of lab specimens, perform basic lab tests
• Prepares and administers medications and injections with physician authorization
• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments
• Maintains clean facility, rooms and waiting area
• Performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned
• Perform first aid procedures

Other Responsibilities:

• Follows company and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Follows company's protocol
• Respects cultural and religious practices of patients
• Upholds HIPAA regulations
• Reliability and punctuality is a must

Position Requirements:

• High school graduate - Required
• Bachelor's degree - Preferred
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish/Arabic - Preferred
• Medical Assistant Certificate/CPR Certificate - Required
• EKG knowledge - Required
• Two (2) or more years Medical Assistant experience in the corresponding setting - Preferred
• Federal and State required credentials current and on file
• Able to read and write consistent with job requirements; cognitive skills as related to the position Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds - Required
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time - Required
• Must be available to work some weekends

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes

Hours per week:

• 35 - 40

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person