EMPLOYER BACKGROUND

Are you looking for a change in work environment that provides rewarding and competitive pay, rich benefits, discretionary year-end bonus and set work schedule? How does weekends-off sound? 401k with a 5% employer match isn’t common nowadays, but LaSalle offers it!

LaSalle Medical Associates has been servicing the community for over 38 years! We are an established and well-respected Company throughout the Inland Empire region, including the Los Angeles County and Central Valley areas.

Now is the time to join a Company that really cares! Don’t miss-out on this opportunity to be a part of this growing team!

POSITION SUMMARY

The efficient and timely processing of assigned patients from the conclusion of the admitting process to discharge and to provide a safe and efficient working environment for patients and physicians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Arrive at work, on time for all scheduled workdays
• Demonstrate friendly and courteous manner in dealing with patients, physicians and co-workers as well as use of communication skills to minimize conflict and/or address difficult situations
• Perform basic Medical Assistant tasks, including but not limited to, vital signs, routine blood draws, and EKG’s and provides care that is consistent with LaSalle policies and external regulations and requirements
• Handle patient and employee information with appropriate sensitivity and safeguarding to ensure confidentiality and right to privacy
• Prepare patients for physician/practitioner exams
• Prepare and administer injections only as authorized by the physician
• Complete the nursing portion of the patient medical records using approved documentation standards
• Assist physicians/practitioners as requested for basic and emergency procedures
• Exhibit flexibility when work assignments need to be adjusted to meet the needs of our patients
• Ability to communicate effectively (hear, listen, speak) with patients, physicians and staff
• Maintain smooth patient flow by monitoring physician/practitioner work and anticipating their needs
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in all patient areas, incorporating principles of safety and infection control into daily duties
• Participate in any and all in-service training as scheduled by supervisor
• Stock nursing areas daily, or as needed
• Clean all patient areas daily, as needed

OTHER DUTIES

• Contribute to the effectiveness of the healthcare team by working together to complete individually assigned work and the work of the team
• Ensure that medication and temperature logs are accurately maintained
• Record a correct count of patients treated
• Translate, if qualified, for limited English speaking patients
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (minimum qualifications)

• Must have a HS Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have current CPR certification
• Demonstrate honest and ethical behavior
• Must have successfully completed Medical Assistant Certificate/Degree from an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent training; and
• Must have <3 months experience as medical assistant and/or < 6 months’ work experience with LaSalle Medical Associates; and
• Must be able to pass LMA’s Skills Evaluation with minimum score, which must fall within an Advance score by the end of introductory period, and
• Demonstrated good communication (oral and written) skills
• Must be computer literate with technical aptitude (ability to access approved websites, data entry, email, electronic medical records)
• Must possess good interpersonal skills
• Bilingual a must (English and Spanish)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Internal Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Which EMR program have you used in the past?
• How many doses of the COVID-19 vaccine do you have
• Are there any commitments that would prevent you from adhering to eight to five, Monday to Friday, work schedule?
• Are you available to come in for an in person interview

Experience:

• EMR systems: 2 years (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 2 years (Preferred)
• Medical Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Medical Assistant Certificate or Diploma on hand (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person