Certified Medical Assistant  - Able to cover three locations: Los Angeles, CA, El Monte, CA, Huntington Park, CA 

Compensation:  $23 - $25 per hour

Overview: Nexus HR is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant in California. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant with at least one year of clinical experience in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

About the Job

Provides clinical and administrative assistance for their assigned clinic. This position includes several tasks that help the clinic perform effectively, including admitting patients, scheduling appointments, and working closely with the providers. This position reports to our Clinic manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the provider(s) to provide quality care to patients.

• Performs diagnostic tests, administers medications, collects/prepares specimens within the scope of practice as directed by a clinician, and practices infection control techniques.

• Prepares patients for appropriate exams/procedures as directed by the assigned provider by escorting patients to exam rooms, measuring vital signs, and correctly documenting information obtained through patient records via the EMR system.

• Assisted providers in exam rooms and instructed patients as instructed by providers.

• Answers telephone inquiries and triage messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and physician assistants.

• Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and appropriately set up before rooming each patient. 

• Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and serviceability of facilities and equipment; performs opening and closing duties.

• Ensures all related reports, labs, and information required are available in patients’ medical records before their appointment.

• Upkeeps required compliance logs (temperature logs, cash logs, etc.)

• Properly cares for medical equipment and performs maintenance responsibilities.

• Schedules, reschedules, and cancels appointments for clinic providers through the EMR system.

• Obtains insurance approval as appropriate; prepares and updates medical charts and associated records; and enters patient data into files.

• Obtains and verifies patient billing information as appropriate to the unit's activities; processes patient accounts and maintains records.

• Serves and protects the health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies, procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements. 

• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification or Medical Assistant diploma

• Active CPT1

• A professional yet friendly attitude towards patients, physicians, staff, and others.

• Must work under pressure and handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.

• Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks as assigned without direct supervision.

• Able to cover three locations: Los Angeles, CA, El Monte, CA, Huntington Park, CA 

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required.

Benefits:

• Dental

• Vision

• Medical

• 401k 

• Paid Leave