Certified Medical Assistant - (Korean/English Bilingual) - Kheir Clinic (FQHC)
Los Angeles, CA 90020
About the Job
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY
The Certified Medical Assistant will be responsible for overseeing operation of patient intake, support physicians and medical staff, and maintain examination rooms and medical equipment. Patient facing roles require Thai/English Bilingual proficiency. This person will assist with front office duties including clinic reception and medical record keeping when necessary. They must be experienced in all procedures of medical assisting for clinical and administrative knowledge. The Medical Assistant will report to the Clinic Manager.
This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position.
BENEFITS:
- 100% employer-sponsored medical, dental and vision benefits
- Paid time off/vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- 403(b) vested retirement plan
- 403(b) matching
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum High School diploma.
- Medical Assistant Certificate including Venipuncture, EKG, and Vital Signs certifications.
- Phlebotomy Certification.
- Minimum 2 years of related experience.
- Current First Aid / CPR certification.
- Knowledge of filing procedures and practices.
- Demonstrated ability to exchange pertinent non-routine information.
- Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to use tact, discretion, and sensitivity when interacting with patients.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience in community clinic environment a plus.
- Bilingual English/Korean
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Check patient history and vital signs.
- Administer injections, venipuncture (multiple), electrocardiograms, urinalysis, and accu-checks.
- Maintain adequate supply of all medical supplies and equipment.
- Maintain proper specifications for equipment (e.g. daily refrigerator and freezer temperature checks, bleach solution preparation, balance check)
- Prepare examination rooms.
- Provide assistance in examination room when needed.
- Direct patient flow during clinic operations.
- Collect and process specimens.
- Assure that all labs are seen by the M.D and are filed appropriately.
- File all medical charts in accordance with current filing system.
- Assist in scheduling appointments, filing, typing, data entry, record keeping, and other administrative duties at the clinic.
- Participate in staff and educational meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
About Kheir Clinic (FQHC):
The Kheir Clinic is a primary provider of critical in-language healthcare and human services support to the residents of Metro Los Angeles and its neighboring communities. We strive to accommodate underserved residents in the greater Los Angeles area regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or income.
Source : Kheir Clinic (FQHC)