MEDICAL ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT US:

omo - Power Your Career is a practice management organization leading the way in healthcare talent solutions. The organization provides access to the most comprehensive network of quality healthcare professionals, supporting over 700 physicians in over 200 independent practices across sunny Southern California.

We are your healthcare career matchmaker. We pride ourselves on finding and pairing top talent with independent practices in multiple specialties including, but not limited to Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Concierge Medicine, Cardiology, Plastic Surgery, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Oncology, General Surgery, and many more. We represent candidates that want to work in a smaller, independent practice that offers highly specialized and focused care.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

Are you passionate about providing excellent patient care and making a difference in someone’s life? Join our team of experienced professionals who work collectively to bring the highest-quality treatment in a compassionate and caring atmosphere to our patients. We are committed to providing our patients with the best possible medical care.

• Looking for a Medical Assistant (MA) that is responsible for maintaining a highly professional environment and ensuring a collaborative relationship with patients and physicians.
• RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO):
• Assist with the non-clinical tasks required to ensure smooth patient access and flow including scheduling patients which can include follow up office visits, imaging and lab work, preparation of appropriate chart elements to name a few. 
• Oversee pre-authorization process and act as a liaison between the providers and patient. 
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure all proper records are received and all appropriate testing is completed prior to appointment/surgery date. 
• Provide updates to the staff and patients on timing and status for all the above tasks that could have an impact on the patient’s health and/or testing and treatment options.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED:

• High school graduate or equivalent; Graduate of Medical Assistant program or one year previous medical back-office experience, preferably within an acute healthcare system environment.
• Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology

PREFERRED:

• Associate or Bachelor's’ degree in healthcare-related field
• Minimum one (1) year previous medical back-office experience, preferably within an acute healthcare system environment
• Working Knowledge of EPIC or other Electronic Medical Record system ‘EMR
• Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates

CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Current BLS Certification

CERTIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Medical Assistant Certification
• Current Limited Phlebotomy Certification

DISCLAIMER:

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY STATES OR IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE(S) INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION. EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER JOB-RELATED INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES REQUESTED BY ANY PERSON AUTHORIZED TO GIVE INSTRUCTIONS OR ASSIGNMENTS. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, THE INCUMBENTS WILL POSSESS THE SKILLS, APTITUDES, AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM EACH DUTY PROFICIENTLY. SOME REQUIREMENTS MAY EXCLUDE INDIVIDUALS WHO POSE A DIRECT THREAT OR SIGNIFICANT RISK TO THE HEALTH OR SAFETY OF THEMSELVES OR OTHERS. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, OTHER THAN AN “AT-WILL” RELATIONSHIP.

EOE:

THE COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE, AND COMPLIES WITH ADA REGULATIONS AS APPLICABLE