Medical Assistant

```Overview:```
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care and supporting the administrative functions of our medical practice. If you are detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, and are passionate about helping others, we would love to hear from you.

```Duties:```
- Assist healthcare professionals in providing patient care
- Perform medical administrative support tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and handling insurance claims
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures
- Take and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
- Administer medications as directed by healthcare providers
- Conduct basic laboratory tests and collect specimens for testing
- Provide patient education on medication administration, treatment plans, and preventive care
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of examination rooms

```Skills:```
To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills:
- Proficiency in medical terminology and documentation
- Strong knowledge of medical administrative procedures
- imaging and equipment operation
- Ability to administer medications accurately and safely
- Knowledge of coding and billing procedures
- Excellent patient care skills, including the ability to make patients feel comfortable during examinations or procedures
- Familiarity with inhalation techniques for respiratory treatments
- Competency in taking accurate vital signs
- Understanding of human anatomy and physiology
- Basic life support (BLS) certification

If you are dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, have excellent organizational skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team of healthcare professionals who are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients every day.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.22 - $23.14 per hour

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Arcadia, CA 91006 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Arcadia, CA 91006: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person