Medical Assistant I - FT Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, CA, US

Under the direction of a physician, the Medical Assistant I works cooperatively with all team members to provide technical patient care services. This position assists physicians in the performance of their function and provides specific and general support.

Core Competencies

Greets and directs patients; notifies appropriate person (RN, Physician) of patient’s arrival and/or escorts patient to appropriate area.
Manages patient care flow.
Receives and addresses in-coming telephone calls; accurately records and routes messages as indicated.
Prepares and cleans treatment rooms before and after each patient.
Utilizes computer systems to obtain test results.
Orders and restocks clinical supplies including linen, dressings and instruments.
Maintains office equipment and initiates maintenance and repairs as necessary.
Performs and documents manufacturer’s recommended Preventative Maintenance procedures on testing instruments; monitors calibration dates as needed.
Schedules patient appointments.
Completes appropriate forms as required by the department.
Prepares patients for physician by interviewing patients regarding health problem and reviewing current medications.
Takes vital signs and other pertinent information as required by the department and documents in medical record.
Assists in examination room as needed.
Updates patient information such as medication lists, allergies, etc
Communicates all significant clinical findings to nurse.
Processes electronic prescriptions as directed by a physician.
Performs electrocardiograms as directed by a physician.
Assists with patient education.
Practices and has good understanding of infection control, standard precautions and personnel safety.
Provides healthcare services in own job category to the following age groups: adults and geriatrics.
Assists with orientation and training of new employees/volunteers, as assigned.

Department Specific Competencies

Education

DegreeProgramHigh School Diploma/GED or Higher EducationGeneral Studies
Additional Information

Experience

Number of Years ExperienceType of Experience1Experience in Medical Office or Hospital, Cardiology preferred.
Additional InformationN/A

License / Certification Requirements

CNA Certificate or EMT CertificationMedical Assistant Certificate

Compensation Range:

$25.00 - 32.21 / Hour

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