Medical Assistant - Los Angeles, United States - Clinica Romero

Clinica Romero

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position Title:
Medical Assistant

Department:
Medical

Position reports to:
LVN Supervisor

Status:
Union

Location:2032 Marengo St Los Angeles Ca 90033

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision, determine reason for patient's visit; assist with minor surgical/diagnostic exams; assist patients to understand recommendations given by their health care providers; performs patient care functions; post patient's information to medical records; answer and screen medical calls; provide support in planning continuity of treatment.

Adhere to Clinica Romero's mission and core values: Compassion, Commitment to Service, Quality Care, Respect, and Dignity; and complies with all policies and procedures of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Take and record vital signs; report abnormal findings to provider.
Perform: venipuncture; EKG; apply/remove dressings and bandages; collect noninvasive specimens from both adults and children; assist patient in ambulation/transfer; perform simple lab test; read PPD skin tests; perform visual acuity/audiometric screening; perform finger sticks; obtain throat swabs; perform ear lavage; administer medication/vaccines as per CMOAR policy/ procedure and scope of practice including Pulmoaid.
Document reason for patient's visit.
Observe signs, symptoms and reactions and report unusual conditions as appropriate.
Prepare consent forms as needed and required.
Administer and document treatments as per policy and procedure.
Collect and label specimens; prepares appropriate lab slips with 100% accuracy.
Prepare/assist the provider with examination and/or procedures.
Provide patient/family education related to treatment and after care according to policy and procedures. Explain all procedures and treatments to patient prior to their performance. Assure patients/family's understanding by obtaining verbal feedback or return demonstration.
Adhere to infection control practices: Universal Precautions; Hand Washing; Sterile/Aseptic technique.
Mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Respond to emergency situations according to established policies.
Demonstrate knowledge in proper use of equipment and emergency procedures.
Maintain and observe ergonomics safety precautions.
Promote cost effectives by utilizing equipment and supplies in an efficient manner.
Maintain established stock levels in assigned areas
Discharge and arrange follow up appointments.
Document pertinent patient data.
Assure timeliness of services rendered to patients.
Assist with translation as needed
Assist Pharmacy Clerk, LVN and D.O.N. with monthly check medication expiration in the dispensary.
Generate and route data forms to appropriate destination (billing, medical records, etc.).

Qualifications/Requirements:

Medical Assistant certification
Oneyear experience in related field.
CPR certification
High School graduate or equivalent
Bilingual English/Spanish
Ability to communicate effectively, verbal and written; work without close supervision, detail oriented and well organized.
Customer service skills: communication, empathy, patience, and technical knowledge
Work in teamoriented environment, and work well under deadlines.
Ability to work at multiple clinic sites