Medical Assistant - Clinic - Full-Time-Days
Company: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Location: Huntington Park
Posted on: January 8, 2026
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY Provides assistance to physicians with patient
related procedures, patient history and is responsible for
maintaining a smooth patient flow, and functions as liaison between
the physicians, patients, and medical office staff. ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists providers in performing office
procedures and duties related to patient care as requested adhering
to documentation standards based on Office Protocols. Consistently
assesses the patient flow by identifying those areas or problems
that are causing interruptions and resolves them or brings to the
attention of Practice Manager Performs basic Medical Assistant
functions based on assigned office such as Injections,
Immunization, Pulmonary function testing, Snellen, Hearing exams
and Electrocardiograms. Acquires thorough patient histories and
documents preventative care, assists with medication reconciliation
and transcribes family history and any forms based on office
protocol. Reviews each patient orders for completeness and cancels
any order not done prior to patient check out. Consistently
rectifies inaccuracies and calls them to the Practice Manager
attention. Reviews each referral and laboratory requisition for
correct patient, accurate tests and diagnosis and the correct
laboratory. Specimen handling, including but not limited to point
of care testing, venipuncture, cultures, biopsies and preparation
for lab pick up. Obtains waivers and consents and documents
thoroughly what procedures were performed and instruction given to
patient using electronic medical record or following guidelines in
Office Protocol. Appropriately prepares examination rooms
immediately after patient‘s visits. Maintains rooms stocked with
supplies and are disinfected on daily based on Office Protocol.
Assures the patient is checked out and has been provided the
Patient Summary Plan. Reviews the Patient Summary Plan to assure
the patient clearly understands all instructions based on direction
from providers. Exhibits tact, courtesy, respect, cooperation and
support in every aspect of their job when with patients, staff and
providers always adhering to Perform duties with speed and accuracy
while observing the guidelines set forth by OSHA, HIPPA, DHS, CLIA,
EPA and specific contracts. Other duties assigned that are
reasonably associated with the essential functions of the job as
requested by Practice Manager. POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. Education
Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate from accredited school CMA
Certification Preferred Maintaining certification by completing
CME‘s and keeping certifications up to date. High School graduate
or GED BLS certified and knowledge of emergency procedures B.
Qualifications/Experience Minimum of one year of experience in a
medical practice environment. Phlebotomy certificate required
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