Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant: * Perform selected nursing and administrative duties.
* Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
Take patient histories and vital signs.
* Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
* Administer injections and apply dressings as instructed.
* Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
* Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and exams.
* Maintain patient files, records and other information.
* Work closely with the physician to receive guidance and instruction for treating patients.
* Perform direct patient care as instructed by the physician.
* Maintain equipment for use at all times, in a clean and safe condition.
General: * Complete appropriate documentation on all patients examined.
* Maintain appropriate communication and good interpersonal skills with Supervisors, staff and patients to ensure coordinated efforts and provision of high quality service.
* Utilize formal channels of communication to report concerns, personal requests and patient issues.
* Report to work properly dressed according to the approved dress code.
* Adhere to guidelines concerning working hours and break periods.
* Manage time effectively to complete all patient treatments and related activities as assigned.
* Maintain professional standards and procedures ensuring compliance with Company policies and with applicable regulations.
* Take all necessary precautions to protect center assets and property against loss or waste through negligence or dishonesty.
* Demonstrate support to other co-workers by offering help.
* Assist in the solution of problems as directed by Supervisor.
* Covid-19 testing *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES* Medical Assistant: Knowledge of: * Medical practice and organizational policies to administer patient care.
* Examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
* Use and maintenance of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
* Common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Excellent people skills.
Ability to work well and effectively with others.
Job Type: Full-time MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 2X12 HR SHIFT, FRIDAYS HALF A DAY AND ONE DAY OF THE WEEKEND FROM 9-5PM Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.
50 - $20.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Urgent Care Schedule: * 12 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Weekends as needed Work setting: * In-person Ability to commute/relocate: * Los Angeles, CA 90041: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: * medical assisting: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person