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Medical Assistant (CMA) - LV Tropicana Family Medicine Clinic - Full Time 12 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Quick overview

The Medical Assistant will escort patients to exam rooms, record vital signs, assist physicians with clinical procedures, and manage patient flow. Additional duties include preparing patient charts and ensuring compliance with safety and infection control policies.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma and specialized training from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Effective communication in English and relevant certifications such as BLS and a Medical Laboratory Personnel License are required.

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Job description

Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information.
Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed.
Performs various office and clerical duties.
Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained.
Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations.
Ensures compliance with infection control policies.
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties: 1.
Determines patient care needs and directs patients accordingly.
2.
Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including x-rays and pertinent lab work, makes arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed.
Sets up exam rooms, assists physician with exams as needed, monitors patient flow.
3.
Prepares patients for examinations.
Obtains and records vital signs.
4.
Ensures health care delivery areas are fully stocked, organized, cleaned, and disinfected.
5.
Maintains files and records, oversees equipment and office supply inventory.
Photocopies, collates, faxes,, mails.
Reads and prioritizes incoming mail.
Handles or routes as appropriate.
6.
Ensures that physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by the appropriate staff.
7.
Provides coverage/relief for co-workers.
Communicates directly with co-workers the status of all patients when providing coverage.
8.
Assists the physician with exams and procedures.
9.
Records patient information in chart//EHR according to Joint Commission standards.
Maintains a professional demeanor.
10.
Obtains blood sample specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods in response to requests for testing by clinicians, with appropriate consideration for the age of the patient.

Pref 1 year; Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Experience in acute care setting Pref Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Pref Familiarity with word processing, GECB, COR, Cerner, ProSolv, and scheduling software is preferred. Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only) Req Certification - Job Relevant Current Medical Laboratory Personnel License – NV. If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire, and maintained by renewal before expiration date. The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 - $27.01. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discrimination Employment Equity Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke-free environment Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$143944.htmld Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country. Our internationally renowned physicians and scientists provide world-class patient care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and more than 100 unique clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties. Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in 8 specialties, as well as the top three hospitals in metro Los Angeles and top 10 hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings. Application Help & Benefits If you need help during the application process, see our application help. For more information about our benefits, see What We Offer. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

Medical Assistant (CMA) - LV Tropicana Family Medicine Clinic - Full Time 12 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

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