Back Office Medical Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team to support one of San Fernando Valley's leading healthcare organizations. In this role, you will work in a fast-paced clinic setting with adults, focusing on dermatology. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Ability to work 8:00am-5:00pm
• Dermatology experience preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

• As part of the care team the Medical Assistant coordinates patient care and flow.
• Escorts patient to exam room, obtains brief history and vital signs and enters data into Electronic Health Record system (EHR). Updates records in EHR for provider’s review.
• Assists providers with procedures including preparing patients for exam, as appropriate.
• Performs requested patient specific tasks for providers after the patient has been seen.
• Works with diabetic patients and patients with other chronic conditions to improve self-management skills.
• Provides education to patients on diabetes, asthma and other chronic conditions, as directed by provider.
• Verifies that all standing orders are completed.
• Completes all appropriate consent forms, and provides patient education/patient plans and referral materials as appropriate, to all patients during clinic visits.
• Cleans and stocks exam rooms before clinic, after each patient and at the end of each clinic session.
• Assists with reviewing the next week’s schedule to ensure necessary supplies are in stock for procedures.
• Ensures that e-prescribing tasks and all assigned tasks in EHR are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reviews EHR tasks at end of visit, assisting providers with any pending tasks in EHR.
• Maintains EHR records accurately following policies and procedures.
• Assists in laboratory staff as necessary.
• Receives and completes medical records requests according to the policies and procedures.
• Scans medical reports from outside providers into EHR for review and approval of referring provider.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Checks email upon arrival every morning and throughout the day to keep himself/herself informed of day-to-day functions and important communications with administration and clinic staff.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment

You will be working in a fast-paced clinic environment. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. The clinic provides a supportive atmosphere for both patients and staff.