Medical Assistant - Imaging Admin Support
Full Time 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Union)
Keck Medicine of USC
Hospital
Los Angeles, California
The Medical Assistant is responsible for front office and back office medical assistant duties, including assisting healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures, taking and recording vital signs, preparing equipment and examination rooms, managing inventory of medical supplies, conducting patient rounding, and providing medical administrative support.
Essential Duties:
- Determines patient care needs and directs patients accordingly.
- Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including x-rays and pertinent lab work.
- Prepares patients for examinations and records vital signs.
- Ensures healthcare delivery areas are fully stocked, organized, cleaned, and disinfected.
- Maintains files and records, oversees equipment and office supply inventory.
- Ensures that physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by the appropriate staff.
- Provides coverage/relief for co-workers.
- Assists the physician with exams and procedures.
- Records patient information in chart/EHR according to Joint Commission standards.
- Schedules patient appointments in a timely manner.
- Prepares monthly appointment lists for the physicians and management.
- Ensures that all appointments are registered appropriately in the scheduling system.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High school or equivalent.
- Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma program.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year; Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience in an acute care setting.
- Familiarity with word processing and scheduling software.
- Spanish language skills.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
- Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) must be obtained within 30 days of hire if no card upon hire.
The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 - $37.40. The University of Southern California considers various factors when extending an offer of employment.
REQ20153410 Posted Date: 10/07/2024
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