Position Title:

Medical Assistant

Department:

Primary Care

Reports To:

Primary Care Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Reports to the Director of Primary Care. Works under the direct supervision of the Licensed Medical Care Provider. Responsible for providing referral information to patients assigned to the Primary Care Clinic.

We offer a competitive benefits package:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

1. Interview, screen and perform health assessments per established protocols.
2. Reports and records observations that reflect the nursing care given and the patients’ progress.
3. Assist in formulation of the treatment plan.
4. Apply and remove bandages and dressings; apply orthopedic appliances: immobilizer, envelope slings, orthotics, and similar devices; remove casts, splints and other external devices; obtain impressions for orthotics, padding and custom molded shoes; select and adjust crutches to patient; and instruct patient in proper use of crutches.
5. Perform ophthalmic testing not requiring interpretation by the medical assistant in order to obtain test results.
6. Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations.
7. Perform ear lavage to remove impacted cerumen.
8. Assist patients in ambulation and transfers.
9. Prepare patients for and assist the physician, physician assistant or registered nurse in examinations or procedures including positioning, draping, shaving and disinfecting treatment sites; prepare a patient for gait analysis testing.
10. As authorized by a physician, provide patient information and instructions.
11. Collect and record patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure, and basic information about the presenting and previous conditions.
12. Administer first aid and CPR in an emergency.
13. Performs front office duties such as answering phones, filing, scheduling appointments, computer input, patient/public relations.
14. Outreach and process referrals for the primary care clinics
15. Uphold reports to close referral gaps
16. Submit authorizations to health plans
17. Assist with staff coverage when needed
18. Travel within- Northridge, Reseda, Long Beach, Palmdale, Lancaster Primary Care Clinics
19. Coordinates quality continuity of care and treatment based on provider orders to ensure patient care in a timely manner
20. Upholds TTC policies and procedures, HIPPA
21. Execute additional tasks, projects and responsibilities as assigned
22. Knowledge with EPIC System
23. Assist with VFC vaccines audits, and monitoring temperature logs when needed
24. All other duties as required by Supervisor/Administration.

EDUCATION

Medical Assistant I-Salary Range $25 - $27 Hour DOE

• Completion of a medical assistant program approved by the State of California. Phlebotomy certificate helpful.

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) months to One (1) year experience working as a medical assistant in a doctor’s office, clinic setting or hospital or completion of internship with Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc.