Medical Assistant- Surgery, Limited App. (Encino)

Description

The Medical Assistant is responisble for providing clinical and technical support assisting the physicians in the provision of medical care to patients for full scope of Surgery services. The duties of a medical assistant iinvolve completing routine patient care. Clinical duties include, but not limited to: preparing patients for visits, assisting physicians during visits and coordinating patient treatment plans at time of discharge. The MA is responsible for providing basic procedure set up and support, ultrasound machine, specimen collection and preparation, blodd draws; depending on clinical and providor needs. The MA will provide support with charting, billing, data collections, authorizations, in-basket messaging and other duties as assigned by his/her direct or indirect supervisor. Administrative duties include, but not limited to scheduling appointments, calling patients to confrim appointments, updating and or verifying insurance. Salary Range: $28.06- $37.02 *This is a 12 month Limited appointment, may convert to career*

Qualifications

* Medical Assistant with AD in Applied Science. * AAMA Certification Required. * Will accept applicants with a current Medical Assistant Certificate. * At least two- year medical office experience required. * At least two-year full time work experience in a hospital, clinic or office setting working directly with patients. * Skill in exchanging ideas and opinions with others to increase efficiency of office procedures. * Working knowledge of medical terminology. * Ability to triage medical problems within the scope of job responsibilities. * Ability to take directions from physicians and medical providors and also be able to work collaboratively with other staff members. * Interpersonal skills to deal with patients, staff and volunteers of diverse educational, economical, and cultural backgrounds.