Medical Assistant HHP Pasadena FT Days - Huntington Hospital

Description

Expectations:

As a member of the patient care team, the Medical Assistant is responsible for positive patient relations, proper telephone communication, verification of patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of visit.

The Medical Assistant is also responsible to prepare the patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summary.

This position will also be trained and will be responsible for appointment scheduling, and to perform routine duties associated with the collection and maintenance of current patient demographics and insurance information.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma/GED required. Assoc. Degree/College Diploma preferred.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

1 year experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:


Required:
Current Medical Assistant Certification
Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) issued by The American Heart Association


Preferred:
Current Certified Registered Medical Assistant issued by California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants

SKILLS:

• Technical - Ability to apply knowledge of information software and/or hardware to provide solutions and/or support. Prefer experience with CS-Link/Epic Healthcare.
• Other - Demonstrated ability to prepare the patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summary. Demonstrated level of expertise in medical insurance, referral processes and benefit plans.
• Communication - Ability to convey and/or receive written/verbal information to/from various audiences in different formats. If department requires, basic knowledge and skills necessary to transcribe patient care as directed by a physician in a legible, clear manner. Proficiency in typing, spelling, punctuation, and grammar of medical terminology. Understand medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments to the extent required to accurately transcribe physician encounters.