Posted 2w ago

Medical Assistant

@ United Medical Doctors
Northridge, California, United States
$21-$25/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:recording vitals, collecting specimens, preparing rooms
Requirements Summary:High school diploma/GED required; associate in medical assisting preferred. 2+ years ambulatory clinic experience preferred. Must handle high-stress, physically demanding work, follow HIPAA and infection control, and demonstrate strong communication, customer service, manual dexterity, and patient confidentiality.
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Job Description


  • Record patients' medical history, vital signs, or information such as test results in medical records.




  • Submit and track prior authorization requests for procedures, imaging, medications, and specialty services.




  • Communicate with insurance companies to obtain approvals and resolve authorization issues. 




  • Notify patients and staff of authorization status, delays, or additional requirements.




  • Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.



  • Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.


  • Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing. 




  • Operate electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.




  • Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients




  • Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.




  • Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies. 




  • Maintain inventory of office supplies. 




  • Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injection or removing sutures.




  • Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential. 




  • Greet and check-in patients arriving to the clinic.




  • Perform other duties assigned.Bottom of Form