Medical Assistant - MA - Bilingual English / Spanish - PACE Program - Reseda
Medical Assistant - MA - Bilingual - PACE Program
Reseda, CA
Requirements to Apply:
- Bilingual English / Spanish is REQUIRED
- Education: Must possess a Medical Assistant degree from a certified school
- Certifications/License: CPR (BLS) and First Aid; CA drivers license
- Experience: 1 year working with the frail and elderly population
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8am - 5pm
Location: Reseda, CA
Pay Rate: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour depending on experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Vacation Time and Paid Sick Time, Holiday Pay for 9 holidays (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah and YOUR BIRTHDAY!)
As the Medical Assistant, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
Responsibilities:
- Based on received orders for provider appointments makes calls to doctors’ offices, hospitals, etc. to schedule required procedures.
- Confirms with MD or IDT any procedures requested by specialist for approval.
- Coordinates with Center Coordinator and Transportation Manager to determine PCA travel aide and driver availability. Arranges alternate transportation as necessary.
- Completes all authorizations for appointments, transportation, hospitalizations and other needs, as assigned.
- Arranges all meal needs/requests with dietary services as needed.
- Documents notification of appointment in EMR.
- Notifies clinic staff and participants of surgery instructions for upcoming surgeries.
- Notifies appropriate clinic staff of any lab work/EKGs/X-rays needed in advance of appointment.
- Copies participant records for provider visits and outside trips, including face sheet, appropriate specialist progress notes, H & P, consultations, recent labs, recent orders, EKG results and other test results, if appropriate, and med sheets. Includes authorization form.
- Ensures that the Request for Consultation form and provider progress notes are completed and received post-appointment. Checks for any follow-up appointments to be scheduled and provides RN with a copy of all returned forms.
- Plans inside appointments to accommodate participant’s center attendance and transportation schedule.
- Answers and responds to telephone inquiries and emails within a timely manner.
- When calling to make appointments, communicates with the doctor’s staff in a courteous, professional manner.
- Perform EKG, blood draws, injections, specimen collection, bladder ultrasounds, vital signs, height and weights as requested. Assist with/perform procedures as requested by provider or clinic staff.
Why us?
We are a stable and growing healthcare organization that provides high-quality health care and supportive services, and enhance the well-being of elders, their family caregivers, and the community.