Medical Assistant

AMERICAN URGENT CARE CENTER INC

Medical Assistant

Tarzana, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Benefits/Perks

    Competitive Compensation

    Great Work Environment

    Career Advancement Opportunities

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team! As a Medical Assistant, you will be preparing for each patient visit by providing routine support alongside nurses and medical staff, and assisting with keeping track of tests and lab reporting to ensure everything arrives on time and the patient is kept informed on their condition and care. You will also be helping manage the inventory of medical supplies, setting up machines and testing equipment, and cleaning instruments and rooms as needed. The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, an interest in learning more about a working medical environment, and has previous office experience.

    Responsibilities

    Prepare for the patient visit

    Ability to obtain vital signs , skillfully administer injections to patients such as vaccines, flue shots and TB

    Ability to skillfully perform blood drawing

    Ability to assist in minor surgeries and procedures

    Skills to perform EKG

    Handle all administrative duties in a timely manner and answering phone calls and greeting patients

    Perform routine clinical tasks to support medical staff

    Communicate with insurance companies insurance verification

    Escort patients to exam rooms

    Ability to be flexible in working both back and front office to facilitate smooth work and patient flow

    Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records

    Clean instruments and equipment after use

    Answer phones and field questions about medical issues, identifying visit needs

    Assist nurses and doctors with basic medical care and procedures

    Track lab results and handle basic medical office duties

    Qualifications

    Medical Assistant License

    Excellent customer service skills

    Strong attention to detail