Planned Parenthood Los Angeles ยท 5 months ago
Float Medical Assistant I - East Los Angeles, CA
East Los Angeles
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25/hr - $28/hr
1+ years expPlanned Parenthood Los Angeles is a leading provider of reproductive health care services in Los Angeles County, and they are seeking a Float Medical Assistant I. The role involves performing both front and back office functions, assisting patients with medical reproductive health care, and providing education and support in a clinical setting.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Perform all Medical Assistant front and back office functions
Assist patients by providing testing, screening, and education required for the provision of medical reproductive health care
Provide non-judgmental, empathetic education and communication on options for patients, as required
Obtain medical history, interview and educate clients ensuring informed consent
Assist with the Patient Portal Enrollment process
Obtain vital signs (blood pressure, height, weight, etc.)
Accompany clients during procedures, as necessary
Assist nurses and clinicians
Pregnancy testing and options counseling
Provide abortion education per agency protocols, make appointments and complete pre-screening form
Complete daily quality control log
Clean and stock exam and interview rooms
Comply with infection control, safety, and emergency guidelines
Sharp handling
Ability to clean Autoclave and monitor Attest system
Dipstick urinalysis
Phlebotomy/Injection
Clean and prepare room for examination, assist the patient in preparation for examination
Prepare lab slips
Assist in the transportation of patient, Provide support for patient
Turn on equipment: EKG, pulse oximeter
EKG lead placement
Operate electric table: Know table positions
Assist with Ultra Sound machine (as directed by MD)
Greet and assist all patients and visitors, whether in-person or by telephone
Schedule, reschedule, cancel, or confirm patient appointments in a timely manner to maximize scheduling for patient volume
Register patients and compile complete and accurate information
Accept and process cash payments according to established guidelines
Verify insurance coverage, determine patient eligibility
Prepare and assemble charts, copy, transfer, and scan as needed
Reconcile billing at the end of patient visit
Maintain effective patient flow to assist in prompt treatment of patients
Utilizes various computer programs to verify eligibility, schedule and register patients, enter charges, obtain benefit information, and generate letters for authorizations
Appropriately refers patients to correct agencies or off
Billing- complete CVRs, family planning
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate required
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required or willingness to obtain
At least one (1) to two (2) years experience in a clinical setting
Availability to work flexible hours including Saturdays
Venipuncture and Injection training (to be completed within one (1) year of employment)
Preferred
Reproductive health care experience desirable
Knowledge of surgical services preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
Free basic life/AD&D policy with additional voluntary coverage options
Short Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident policies
403(b) Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account plans
Public Transportation and Commuter Pre-Tax Reimbursements
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits
Company
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
The mission of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is to provide convenient and affordable access to a comprehensive range of quality reproductive health care and sexual health information, through patient services, education and advocacy.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sonia Solin
Vice President of Business Development, Partnerships & Brand
Bess Walkes
Chief Partnerships Officer
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