Medical Assistant (MA) Perinatal Services
Location :
La Puente, CA
Job Type :
Temp/Contract
Reference Code :
La Puente, CA
Job Industry :
Healthcare - Health Services
Job Description :
Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group is looking for a Medical Assistant (MA) to support patients in Perinatal Services in La Puente CA.
Medical Assistant (MA) Perinatal Services
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Pay: $21.00 - $22.31
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Job Duties:
Responsible for providing perinatal assessments, educational services, and billing under CPSP guidelines and perinatal protocols, including the following:
- Interview patients regarding various topics of sensitive nature in order to obtain relevant information for individual case management.
- Provide support services to the “Growing Expectations Program” in all aspects of the program and any other programs that may fall under the department.
- Assume duties of Health Educator as a substitute in their absence, not limited to teaching and/or facilitating classes for the CPSP, Growing Expectations Program, and Maternity tours.
- Comply with CPSP policies set by Los Angeles County and the protocols set by the department and resources indicated within.
- Attend all scheduled trainings relevant to the position including ongoing in-service training.
- Promote to the patient the maximum program benefit and maintain a constant relationship with each patient throughout the course of the program components.
- Create a positive and professional patient experience for each patient, creating an atmosphere of caring and support among staff and throughout program components.
- Ensure that patient’s caseload charts are current and appropriately maintained.
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· Appropriately document follow-up and physician instructions.
- Responsible for submitting patient sensitive information before patients are admitted for delivery to ensure hospital staff is aware of relevant issues.
- Provide Presumptive Eligibility (PE), maintain PE logs, and refer to Medi-Cal worker for scheduling appointments when appropriate.
- Perform CPSP, Medi-Cal, WIC, and hospital tours.
- Responsible for all contacts and referrals for patients.
- Responsible for distribution and ordering of educational materials and magazines for patients.
- Schedule appointments and/or follow-up with patients regarding new or missed appointments.
- Ensure that all patients receive component of pre-admit, Medi-Cal, and Growing Expectations participation.
- Ensure that all records related to coding of billing are current and accurate.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications :
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in family planning preferred.