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Sal Psychiatry Services

NORWALK, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$18–$22 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Auditing, Basic Life Support (BLS), Billing, Blood-Borne Pathogens, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Computer Maintenance, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Fax Machines, Healthcare Administration, ICD-9, Infectious Diseases, Injections, Insurance, Laboratory Testing, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manual Dexterity, Medical Assistance, Medical Billing, Medical Office, Medical Office Administration, Medical Products, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Needs Assessment, Order Supplies, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Phlebotomy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Sterilization, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Testing, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
NORWALK, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job description

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to become a part of our team! You will perform routine administrative and clinical assignments to keep the medical facility running smoothly.


Responsibilities:


  • Handle all administrative duties in a timely manner
  • Perform routine clinical tasks to support medical staff
  • Communicate with insurance companies for proper billing procedures
  • Escort patients to exam rooms
  • insurance verification
  • injections
  • drug screening
  • vital signs
  • Answering phone
  • appointment scheduling
​Qualifications:


  • Previous experience in healthcare administration or other related fields
  • Mental health a plus
  • psychiatry 
  • Familiarity with medical billing procedures
  • Strong organizational skills
Core Responsibilities


  • Has a contagious and positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of Genuine, Caring, and Friendly.
  • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs.
  • Through genuine and positive communication, makes each customer feel informed, understood, and special.
  • An effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments.
  • Is able to keep up in a challenging environment by facing tasks and challenges with energy and passion.
  • Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals.
  • Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance.
Major Responsibilities


  • Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts.
  • Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
  • Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
  • Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
  • Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
  • Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
  • Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine laboratory tests.
  • Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.
  • Assist doctors with charting
  • Chart auditing, CPT and ICD-9 review
  • Venipunctures, EKG's, Vital Signs, Blood draws, and Injections
  • Prep patients for examination and treatment, and assist during minor office procedures
  • Prepare exam and treatment rooms (instrument preparation and sterilization, prescription refills, faxing, and filing)
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications
  • Medical Assistant experience
  • CPT I certification
  • Experience performing EKGs, blood draws, vital signs and IM injections.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and be quick on your feet
  • Neat and professional appearance
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant
  • Working Conditions Center-Based. Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. The ability to stand and sit for hours at a time, (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time


Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
Medical specialties:


  • Psychiatry
Schedule:


  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
Work setting:


  • Clinic
  • In-person
  • Medical office
  • Office
  • Outpatient
  • Private practice
Ability to commute/relocate:


  • Norwalk, CA 90650: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:


  • High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:


  • EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
  • Vital signs: 1 year (Required)
  • Insurance verification: 2 years (Required)
  • Mental health: 1 year (Required)
Language:


  • Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:


  • BLS Certification (Required)
  • Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
  • EKG (Required)
Work Location: In person

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