Job Detail

Southern California Medical Center is looking for a Bilingual (Spanish and English) Medical Assistant in our clinic in El Monte.

At SCMC, we are committed to serve patients and our community during the trying times. Join our team of professionals where we are focused on providing the best healthcare services for all patients, regardless of whether they need to finance medical care, have no insurance, or are looking for affordable or low cost care that they can feel confident in. From general medical care to preventative care and recovery, our mission is to ensure those who are underserved in our communities to have access to the best possible medical care.

Job description:

• Welcome patients by greeting them in person or on the telephone
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit
• Prepare patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room
• Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments
• Perform preliminary physical tests; take blood pressure, weight and temperature; report patient history summary
• Communicating with patients and informing them about normal or abnormal laboratory test results as instructed by Clinic Manager
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential
• Maintain safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
• Complete records by recording patient examination, treatment and test results
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential
• Handle billing process
• Serve and protect the physician or healthcare provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards
• Enhance health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies

Education and Experience:

• Bilingual: Spanish/English required.

• Medical Assistant Certification/Diploma required.
• Experience in medical field preferred.
• CPR/BLS required.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English and Spanish fluently (Required)

License/Certification:

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

Work Location: In person