Medical Assistant

MEDICAL ASSISTANT -Full-Time, on-site located in Pomona, California

About Us:

Physician Support Systems, Inc. (PSS) is a Management Services organization that specializes in Physician practice optimization. We manage multiple clinics throughout the Pomona Valley and Inland Empire areas.

Our Mission:

• Aim to drive operational efficiency in healthcare settings by offering advanced managed services that contribute to the overall advancement of the industry.
• Support healthcare providers as they navigate their technological transformation journey, providing vital managed services that lead to meaningful and positive change.
• Strive to empower healthcare providers with the tools and support they need to deliver exceptional patient care through our tailored managed services.
• Streamline administrative and operational processes in healthcare, leading to improved patient outcomes and experiences.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• LOCATION: Ontario, CA
• JOB TYPE: Full-Time (40 hours per week); direct hire; permanent employee
• POSITION: Entry level
• HOURS: Typically, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• PAY RATE: Depends on Experience ($21.00 - $24.00 hourly)
• START DATE: Immediately

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Welcoming and rooming patients
• Screening patients’ vitals
• Performing procedures and running diagnostic tests
• Assisting the Physician
• Support providers by transcribing clinical notes and reports, as needed.
• Providing injections & venipuncture
• Administering Medications
• Providing samples as needed/directed
• Chart documentation / entering patient medical information into the computer
• Process and file patient medical paperwork
• Processing referrals to obtain authorizations
• Triage emergency calls appropriately
• Handle pharmacy calls as directed by the physicians same day
• Replying to patient messages and logging
• Scheduling surgeries
• Keeping inventory and ordering supplies as needed
• Process labs appropriately for pick up by Lab Courier
• Filing
• Equipment and equipment maintenance: Report any malfunction or needed repairs to your supervisor in writing.
• O2 tanks: Keep a log on tanks to keep them full. Keep a mask and tubing attached to the tank. Always keep the tank in a secure cart. Attach key to cart or tank so it's always available in case of an emergency.
• Autoclave: Spore testing done once a month.
• Cardio equipment: Stress test equipment kept clean and has yearly annual Maintenance done.
• Holter monitors: Keep clean and yearly preventative maintenance done.
• EKG machine: Keep clean and yearly preventative maintenance done. After each use lay the leads across machine neatly to be ready for emergency. If leads were all tangled up it would take too long during an emergency.
• Endoscope: Keep clean and yearly preventative maintenance done.
• Otoscope: Keep clean and yearly preventative maintenance done.
• Crash cart: Check daily, clean monthly and check for expired medications monthly. Maintain the medication log.
• Cleaning of instruments, surgical trays and exam rooms
• Report any malfunction or needed repairs of office furniture and fixtures to your supervisor in writing as needed
• Keep all daily, weekly and annual logbooks current
• All medical employees are expected to report fraud and abuse of lab or ancillary services, comply with OSHA/CAL-OSHA regulations along with the practices and policies of Physician Support System.
• Additional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by your manager

Physician Support System reserves the right to change or modify any employee's Job Description as at any time.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant certificate required.
• Current CPR, venipuncture, and injection certificates required.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills required.
• Basic knowledge of computers, fax machines and photocopiers are required.
• Basic knowledge and experience in assisting physicians with simple surgical and medical procedures, blood pressures, CPR, venipuncture, injections, and EKGs required.
• 2+ years’ experience in the medical field required.
• This position requires scheduling flexibility, very good interpersonal skills, and the ability to adjust to various task requirements.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player is required.
• Bilingual English / Spanish is preferred.

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurances
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 5 Paid Sick Days
• 401k, with employer match!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person