Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information. Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed. Performs various office and clerical duties. Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Other duties as assigned.

Escorts patients to x-ray and exam rooms, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures including staple removal, suture removal, and wound care. Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed. Reviews and codes charge slips, submits insurance claims. Returns patient phone calls. Must work with any and every physician in the Orthopaedic Clinic. Performs various office and clerical duties and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties:

• Determines patient care needs and directs patients accordingly.
• Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including x-rays and pertinent lab work, makes arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed. Sets up exam rooms, assists physician with exams as needed, monitors patient flow.
• Prepares patients for examinations. Obtains and records vital signs.
• Ensures health care delivery areas are fully stocked, organized, cleaned, and disinfected.
• Maintains files and records, oversees equipment and office supply inventory. Photocopies, collates, faxes, distributes, mails, and performs errands. Reads and prioritizes incoming mail. Handles or routes as appropriate.
• Ensures that physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by the appropriate staff.
• Provides coverage/relief for co-workers. Communicates directly with co-workers the status of all patients when providing coverage.
• Assists the physician with exams and procedures.
• Records patient information in chart/EHR according to Joint Commission standards. Maintains a professional demeanor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req High school or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited school of Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma program
• Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref 1 year; Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Experience in acute care setting
• Pref Spanish language skills.
• Pref Knowledge of orthopaedic medical terminology.
• Pref Familiarity with word processing, IDX, GECB, COR Schuynet, Cerner, ProSolv, EPF and scheduling software.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 - $37.40. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.