Medical Assistant - OB/GYN

Description
***HOURLY PAY RATE ONLY***
***LOCAL ONLY WITHIN A 50 MINUTE COMMUTE***
Location: 8635 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Float Location: 1192 Hilhurst Ave, Los Feliz, CA 90027
12746 W. Jefferson Blvd, Playa Vista CA 90094
***Experience with the following OBGYN procedures required: PAP, Coplo, Leep, D&C, EMB, IUD insertions, and removals, Nexplanon, and NST.
Required Qualifications:
• Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma from a DAPIP accredited program OR national certification through AAMA, AMCA, AMT, CCBMA, or MMCI.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries
• 1 year working as an MA in an outpatient clinic or medical office setting
• Proficiency with blood/lab draws and venipuncture
Preferred Qualifications:
• 2+ years working as a MA in OBGYN
• Experience with CS-Link/Epic
• Experience with Quest Diagnostic laboratory submissions
• Phlebotomy certification
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Experience with medical insurance, referral processes, and benefit plans
Job Duties:
• Greet patients, take appropriate vital signs, review current meds and record in medical record
• Assist with tracking and monitoring department specific data
• Explain policies, procedures, or services to patients based on scope of practice
• Set up exam/procedure rooms appropriate to the patient visit needs
• Clean and re-process equipment and supplies following department guidelines
• Administer immunizations, injections, or oral medications as directed by provider
• Draw and prepare designated lab work or specimens as directed by provider
NOTE: These statements describe the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks. Other work duties may be assigned at any time with or without notice.