Step Into A Rewarding Medical Assistant Career!

About the Role

Join a growing, high-impact practice dedicated to providing exceptional care in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. LA CENTA is seeking a self-motivated, outgoing, and hard-working Medical Assistant to support Physicians and PAs in clinic operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients according to office standards.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patients and recording medical history.
• Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests (e.g., taking blood pressure, weight, temperature).
• Report patient history summary accurately and in a timely manner in the EMR system.
• Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians.
• Process appropriate documents in an organized and accurate fashion.
• Organize, stock, clean, and sterilize exam and treatment rooms.
• Ensure patient medications are entered into the EMR with each visit.
• Enter Medical History Form/Questionnaire information, HMO authorizations, and medical records from outside sources into the EMR.
• Assist physicians with in-office procedures.
• Assist in answering phones and scheduling patient appointments.
• Obtain medical records from outside physicians, hospitals, laboratories, and/or radiology facilities when needed.
• Review all messages before the end of the day for proper handling.
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; keep patient information confidential.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
• Advise Manager when supplies run low by inventorying stock.
• Notify Manager when equipment repairs are necessary.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
• Serve and protect the ENT practice by adhering to professional standards, policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Enhance practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value.
• Respect patient confidentiality at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

• $20.00 hourly + benefits.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) with Employer Match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) + Sick Time.
• Ancillary benefits including Pet Insurance and Accidental & Critical Illness Coverage.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• HS Diploma/GED Required.
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant program.
• EMR system experience.
• General knowledge of HIPAA and CPT codes.
• Ability to operate various office equipment.

Qualifications

• Ear Nose Throat & Allergy specialty clinic experience preferred.
• Bilingual-fluent in both English and Spanish preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a relatively unsupervised environment with a high degree of accuracy.
• Team player with a pleasant attitude.

Physical Demands

• Sit for long periods at a time.
• Use hands and fingers in repetitive motions, daily.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 10 lbs. periodically.
• Travel to clinic locations or sites as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.