Medical Assistant/Scribe - Torrance

Job listing

Seeking full-time Medical Assistant/Scribe for busy neurosurgery clinic. Minimum of 2 year commitment. Job intended for those seeking higher medical degree (pre-med, pre-PA). You will gain hands-on patient experience as a medical assistant while watching and documenting patient-physician interactions as a scribe - both of which count towards PCE hours for most graduate programs.

Prior medical experience a plus, but not required. Willing to train on-the-job.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Prior medical experience (preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (required)
• Able to task-switch efficiently
• General knowledge of medical terminology required
• Customer service skills
• Knowledge of different insurance types
• Typing speed of 60+ WPM- Must be able to scribe on demand
• Bachelor's degree in related field

Tasks/Responsibilities:

Greet and prepare patients for the practitioner. Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, presenting problem, and other medical information.

Ensure confirmation of patient identity with each patient encounter.

Document all interactions in patient's medical record. Acts as scribe for the patient encounter.

Under the delegation of a licensed practitioner and as appropriate per role and certification, obtain specimens, perform required testing, administer medications via oral, topical, otic, opthalmologic or inhaled routes; administer vaccines including combination or multi-dose vaccines.

Under the delegation of a licensed practitioner, assist or perform point of care tests and clinical procedures as appropriate to scope of role and certification.

Reinforce patient education, materials, and lab results (normal); return phone messages; all as directed by the licensed practitioner.

Follows correct procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous, infectious, and pharmaceutical waste.

Perform administrative and/or clerical support duties for practitioner, other medical assistants, or clinic/location as directed. (ex: pre-authorizations, schedule appointments, referrals, clinic inventory and/or outdated medications/supplies, etc.)

Provides MA administrative and clinical support required to deliver quality patient care via a telehealth or virtual visit platform as an extension of in-clinic services and patient care strategy.

Works in a safe manner, adhering to general safety precautions and standards. Reports any unsafe conditions to their supervisor and/or the safety hotline.

Consistently meet skill based competency expectations established for the organization.

Actively participate in continuing education and clinic/location staff meetings and/or trainings.

Assists with emergencies as needed under the direction of a licensed practitioner.

Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization and serve as an ambassador for the organization when interfacing with anyone outside the organization.

Perks

• Health/dental benefits included
• PTO
• Medical networking
• Patient Care Experience hours for graduate schools
• interdisciplinary team exposure of working with MDs, PAs, NPs, and other MAs

Learn more about us at pacificneuro.org

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $19.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What are you aiming to get out of this position? (Please answer)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person