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MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Schedule: Five days per week, with workdays scheduled Monday through Saturday. Employees participate in a rotating schedule to accommodate Saturday coverage. When scheduled to work on a Saturday, the employee will receive a different day off during the workweek. Specific workdays may vary based on the rotation and operational needs Become part of a compassionate, collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to women and families in our community. About Eisner Health Eisner Health is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children, families, and communities throughout Los Angeles County. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide comprehensive, culturally responsive care across every stage of life, including primary care, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, dental, optometry, dermatology, pharmacy, laboratory services, and care coordination. Position Summary & Duties Eisner Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Medical Assistant to join our Women's Health team in Downtown Los Angeles. In this role, you will provide high-quality clinical and back-office support to OB/GYN and Women's Health providers while helping deliver exceptional, patient-centered care throughout the lifespan. The ideal candidate is passionate about women's health, thrives in a fast-paced community health environment, and is committed to providing compassionate, culturally responsive care to patients. What You'll Do Greet and prepare patients for OB/GYN examinations, procedures, and follow-up visits by obtaining vital signs, medical and obstetric histories, medication information, and other pertinent clinical data. Accurately document patient information, clinical observations, services, and required documentation in the EHR; review charts for completeness and ensure laboratory results, imaging, consult notes, and other records are available for provider review. Assist OB/GYN or Women's Health providers with examinations, treatments, procedures, and routine women's health services in accordance with established clinical protocols and standing orders. Support prenatal and postpartum visits by obtaining relevant histories, vital signs, screening information, and other clinical data and assisting providers with routine prenatal care. Administer medications, injections, immunizations, and other treatments according to provider orders, standing orders, organizational policies, current CDC recommendations, and applicable California requirements. Perform medication reconciliation, identify discrepancies or concerns, and communicate findings to the provider. Provide patient education regarding medications, treatment plans, prenatal and postpartum care, contraception, preventive health, follow-up care, and other women's health topics within the scope of practice. Perform routine clinical screenings and assessments, including blood pressure, pulse oximetry, BMI, pregnancy testing, and other age-appropriate or condition-specific screenings. Obtain and review patient consents and ensure required documentation for examinations, procedures, testing, and treatment is complete and accurate. Collect, label, process, and prepare gynecologic, prenatal, and other specimens for laboratory testing in accordance with proper handling, documentation, and transport procedures. Coordinate patient care through referrals, imaging, laboratory services, prescriptions, appointment scheduling, orders, and follow-up activities. Communicate laboratory and diagnostic results to patients in accordance with provider direction and established protocols and ensure appropriate follow-up is completed. Monitor patients for adverse reactions to medications, immunizations, procedures, and treatments and promptly report concerns to the provider. Support preventive women's health initiatives, including reproductive health education, cancer screening, immunization review, and patient education. Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked exam rooms, procedure rooms, equipment, supplies, and emergency preparedness materials in accordance with safety and infection control standards. Follow appropriate infection prevention and control practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment and sterilization or disinfection procedures. Support efficient patient flow and front- and back-office operations, including discharge, phone calls, scheduling, referrals, and coordination of follow-up appointments. Participate in quality improvement, productivity, compliance, and documentation initiatives and maintain compliance with HIPAA and applicable healthcare regulations. Contribute to a collaborative team environment, assist with staff training and onboarding, and demonstrate flexibility in supporting clinical functions and departmental needs. Provide compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced community health setting. Qualifications Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program. Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred. Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification prior to hire. At least one year of outpatient Medical Assistant experience preferred. Experience in OB/GYN, women's health, prenatal care, reproductive health, family practice, community health, or a similar outpatient setting is a plus. Familiarity with gynecologic examinations, Pap testing, specimen collection, pregnancy testing, and other women's health procedures preferred. Strong communication, organization, clinical, and patient-service skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Commitment to providing compassionate, culturally responsive, and patient-centered care to patients across diverse backgrounds and stages of life. Benefits That Support You PTO: 7.08 hours accrued per pay period (26 pay periods per year) 9 paid holidays Paid jury duty: 40 hours per year Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance — including HSA-eligible and PPO options Flexible Spending Accounts — Healthcare, Dependent Care & Transportation Employer-sponsored Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability 30 covered Chiropractic or Acupuncture visits 401(k) with 3% employer contribution Join Eisner Health and become part of a collaborative Women's Health team committed to providing accessible, high-quality health services to the communities we serve. If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, we encourage you to apply.

LVN

Per Diem

7 hours ago

LVN Sub Acute Per-Diem Days

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center Los Angeles, CA

$41.67 - $48.37 / hour

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian (CHA HPMC) is a nationally recognized acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and Los Angeles Areas since 1924. Join our Global Network and be a CHA Global Ambassador CHA HPMC is also a part of the world-renown CHA Health System (CHS). CHS has CHA University which consists of 14 education institutions including medical school, nursing school and pharmacy. CHA global network operates 81 hospitals and specialty clinics, 30 research and 31 bio/pharmaceutical/healthcare companies with 14,000 employees in seven countries. Our New Facility is seeking for Top Talents The best women’s hospital in Los Angeles is looking for current RN candidates to staff Operating Room, Emergency Department, Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby care units to be housed in our expanding new patient tower facility scheduled to open next year. Come be a part of this dedicated and caring team right in the heart of Hollywood. Position Summary: Performing duties in a manner that provides for the physical, psycho-social and spiritual needs of the patient including assisting in completing initial gathering of necessary data in a timely manner; performing ongoing monitoring when warranted by the patient’s condition. Incorporates cultural and ethnic factors into patient care approaches; correctly differentiating between normal and abnormal findings; and incorporates the functional/developmental age into patient care approaches for the adult through geriatric patient population. Using hospital and regulatory standards of care, the LVN demonstrates sound clinical judgment in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing aspects of the trans-disciplinary care plan. In conjunction with the patient/family, the LVN participates in developing an individualized patient care plan and implementing interventions based on findings. The LVN evaluates and reports patient outcomes on an ongoing basis, follows through on established priorities for patient care services as evidenced by modification of the care plan, if necessary, and demonstrates the ability to accurately document patient care activities in the patient’s medical record. Provides routine pre-operative nursing care and demonstrates ability to manage mechanical ventilation. Participating in a case management approach, the LVN coordinates and collaboratively incorporates the aspects of patient care across the continuum by effectively communicating with physicians, staff and other disciplines. Safely and competently administers pharmacotherapeutics adhering to medication policies, procedures, practices and standards, and monitors and reports the resultant outcomes based upon the patient’s response to treatment. Acts appropriately to ensure patient safety based on the physical environment, equipment and the patient’s behavior. Thorough knowledge and competency in the Trach care, ventilator patients, wounds and treatments for the long term patient in conjunction with the Enterostomal Therapist. Total responsibility on providing medications under direction of the Charge Nurse. Demonstrating the ability to provide care in emergency situations and following established emergency procedures and practices. Communicating and following the organizational chain of command for notification of patient care/service issues, when appropriate. Maintaining knowledge of, and implements patient care activities to promote, maintain and/or restore health for the adolescent through geriatric rehabilitation patient population as described in the Rehabilitation policies/procedures including the skills competency check list. The LVN also provides appropriate care through the healthcare continuum including end of life. Assuring that the rights of all patients are respected and maintained by allowing for privacy and dignity in the provision of care. Determining the presence and type of Advance Directive, if applicable. Ensuring patient and/or family involvement in the decision-making process as it relates to patient care, end of life and ethical issues. The LVN is aware of the reporting responsibilities and reports suspected cases of abuse or neglect relative to the adult through geriatric patient population as appropriate. Participating in the identification of patient/family educational needs and provides individualized teaching which considers the functional/developmental age and the needs of the adult through geriatric patient population. The LVN monitors and documents the effectiveness of the patient/family teaching through determination of their comprehension of the instruction and demonstration of appropriate responses. Demonstrating knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner. Applicable for the following patient populations: Adult ( x ) Geriatric ( x ) Practicing Universal Precautions. Qualifications: Minimum Education: Graduate from an accredited Vocational Nursing Program Preferred Education: Recent graduate within 6 months from an accredited Vocational Nursing Program Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications: Newly graduated LVN with a total of less than 6 months nursing experience in any area by the start of the program Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must be able to work in a union environment. Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications: N/A Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation: Current and Valid California Vocational Nurse License BLS Card Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within 30 days of employment) Shift: Days Hours: 12 Shift Hours: 6:45AM - 7:15PM Weekly Hours: 12 Type: Per-Diem FTE: 0.3