Torrance Memorial

Medical Assistant - multiple locations

Torrance Memorial Torrance, CA

Description

Primary Medical Assistant duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Preparing and maintaining exam rooms in a clean and orderly manner
  • Taking patient chief complaints
  • Perform vitals for a patient
  • Enter patient histories, demographics, medications, etc.
  • Assisting physicians with a wide range of tasks that are related to patient care
  • Contacting pharmacies with new medication and/or order changes as directed
  • Giving vaccinations/injections, performing vision tests, audiograms, venipuncture, and EKG’s
  • Obtaining prior authorizations for diagnostic exams and referrals
  • Scheduling diagnostic exams
  • Greeting patients in a friendly, professional manner
  • Monitoring Patients Quality Metrics Data via Electronic Health Record and Pursuit Lists
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Answering phones
  • Check-out patients and provide future orders


Requirements:

  • At least one year experience as a medical assistant/receptionist preferably in a Family Medicine setting
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Electronic Medical Records proficiency, Cerner preferred
  • The ability to perform venipuncture
  • The desire to work in a fast pace environment
  • The ability to communicate clearly to patients and fellow staff members both verbally and in writing
  • Overall team player


Educational Requirement:

  • A High School Diploma or GED
  • A valid Medical Assistant Certificate
  • A valid CPR card


Compensation Range: $18.72/hr - $26.97/hr

Qualified candidates should submit their resume for consideration via this ad.

  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Health Care Provider
  • Industries

    Hospitals and Health Care

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