Medical Assistant, ST. VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER - Los Angeles, CA
POSITION SUMMARY
Assist the physician in the delivery of direct patient care in an outpatient setting. Obtains pre-authorizations and schedules patient appointments for diagnostic testing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
POSITION SUMMARY
Assist the physician in the delivery of direct patient care in an outpatient setting. Obtains pre-authorizations and schedules patient appointments for diagnostic testing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Obtains pre-authorization for patient care services
- Schedules appointments for patients in collaboration with other departments, as directed by physician
- Enter patient histories into computer documentation system
- Ensures patient chart is prepared, include all pertinent test results and x-ray for physician review
- Sets up examination room
- Performs preoperative lab functions and tests under the direction of the physician, i.e., draws blood, performs EKG, orders chest x-ray, etc.
- Assists with re-stocking supplies and maintain examination room as clean and sterile
- Distributes patient phone calls to appropriate department or physician or manages call per institute protocol
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a clinic setting.
- Must present Medical Assisting Program diploma and current BLS card from the American Heart Association.
- Must provide L.A. City Fire/Safety card within 30 days from date of hire.
