Medical Assistant - Torrance, United States - Nephrology & Internal Medicine Practice

Description

As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office/hospital.

You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.


Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document basic medical history
• Organize and schedule appointments
• Update and file medical records and insurance reports
• Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Check with patients and type up patients charts
• Assist during medical examinations
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments

Skills

• Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritise work
• Social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
• Degree in medical assistance

Pay:
$ $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Medical specialties:

• Internal Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Inperson
• Office

Education:

• High school or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

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

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (required)
• BLS Certification (required)

Work Location:
In person