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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.



    • ·       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.


 

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