Medical Assistant III

Direct-Hire, Full-time Clinical Certified Medical Assistant III Opportunity!

Location: Commerce

Schedule: M-F Day shift

MINIMUM MUST HAVES!

• Medical Assistant certificate along with a high school diploma or equivalent required. 
• BLS certificate required. 
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a back office Medical Assistant is required; 4 years preferred. Prior experience as a “lead” or “first-line supervisor” is strongly preferred. 
• IV Certification is a plus
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese strongly preferred. 

Job Overview
Functions as an AltaMed ambassador is welcoming and attentive to the needs of all patients and creates a positive patient experience by managing expectations while demonstrating compassion and respect. The M.A. III will assist in the provision of direct patient care by performing routine patient care procedures and technical/clerical support services in the clinical setting. He/She will perform this role by building relationships with patients, listening to them, and gaining their trust. He/She will also demonstrate compassion and respect and will be proactive in managing patient’s expectations. In addition, the M.A. III will function as an Electronic Health Record (EHR) Super User and will perform more administrative responsibilities that include providing feedback on Back Office processes to the Clinic Management; will serve as a role model for “Care in Action”. Will also assist in achieving department goals and objectives by providing support and guidance to the M.A. team as a mentor and trainer. If working at the Patient Service Center, will provide other duties over the telephone.