We are looking for a self-motivated, hardworking, and enthusiastic Medical Assistant for a busy multi-specialty medical office.
Our ideal candidate is comfortable interacting with a variety of patients, and is able to provide exceptional patient care.
This is a growing company ideal for healthcare professionals looking for stability and job growth opportunities.
Must commute to work in Santa Monica.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists licensed medical staff in the examination, treatment, and care of patients.
- Following specific procedures, scope of practice, and instructions from licensed medical staff:
- Prepares patients for examination procedures, including escorting patients to exam rooms; obtain basic medical information; recording patient's medical history; and taking vital signs, weight, and height.
- General assistance with patient scheduling and office visit authorization
- Prepares exam rooms, including setting equipment based on the procedure or purpose of examination and keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Phlebotomy certification is a plus.
- Performs prior authorizations on visits, imaging, and surgeries
- As authorized, provides information and instruction to patients. Assists in educating, teaching, and encouraging the development of basic health habits and preventive care.
- Greets patients, answers phones, schedules appointments, completes appropriate forms or records, files and retrieves documents, and assists patients in ambulation and transfers.
- Coordinates and maintains inventory control for medical and laboratory supplies and materials to ensure efficient flow of operations. Stocks and orders supplies as necessary.
- Assists with care coordination tasks and activities.
Skills
- Proficient in EMR (EPIC is a plus)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $26.56 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Experience:
- Healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)
- Scribe: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
