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Certified Medical Assistant

Swla Center For Health Services
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES

JOB TITLE : Certified Medical Assistant

DEPARTMENT : Clinical Services

SUPERVISED BY : Clinical Services Manager / Site Supervisor

SUMMARY :

In keeping with standards recognized by both NCQA Medical Home Recognition and JCAHO, SWLA has a multidisciplinary care team to care for the clinical needs of patients who choose SWLA as their primary care provider. The team consists of physicians, mid-level practitioners and the nursing support which is described in this job description. Given the nature of the duties required by the nursing support personnel, SWLA will recruit and hire applicable personnel in the categories of Medical Assistant, Certified and non-certified.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

  • High School Graduate.
  • Current certification as a Clinical Medical Assistant.
  • Current BLS Certification.
  • CEU'S or equivalent contact hours for re-certification, as applicable.
  • Must successfully complete and pass a competency exam.
  • At least one-year work experience as a Clinical Medical Assistant in an ambulatory outpatient facility preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Participates as an integral part of the multidisciplinary care team.
  • Responsible to greet patients and ensure that they do not spend excess waiting time in the exam room.
  • Responsible for the collection of necessary information concerning the patient in order to assist the physician in providing medical care. Necessary information is inclusive of Chief Complaint, any specific physical or clinical complaints that may necessitate cursory evaluation of the patient.
  • Ensure that patients are properly disrobed for the type of visit that they are being evaluated for.
  • Assist the physician with necessary procedures and examinations, gives medications within scope of practice as ordered by the physician, draws laboratory specimens and carries our assigned duties in providing total patient care.
  • Responsible for the interpretation of physician's instructions to the patient and / or family to meet immediate health needs.
  • Responsible for the arrangements for follow-up care when required for patients' needs.
  • Responsible for calling the patients who have "no-showed" their visit, to reschedule their appointments.
  • Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of exam rooms, clinic equipment, supplies and environment for general operations.
  • Participates in training and health promotion activities as a member of the health team.
  • Performs additional duties as prescribed by the Director of Nursing, Chief Medical Officer and assigned Medical Provider.
  • Assumes additional duties when necessary to ensure quality health services are being rendered by clinic.
  • BENEFITS :

    We offer competitive pay and our benefits package includes :

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • 401k Matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • SCHEDULE :

    All medical staff follow our clinic operational hours.

  • Monday : 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm
  • Tuesday 8 : 00 am to 7 : 00 pm
  • Wednesday 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm
  • Thursday 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm
  • Friday 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • COVID-19

    SWLA Center for Health Services (SWLA CHS) has a policy that requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they receive an approved exemption based on medical condition, or sincerely held religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

    If you are not fully vaccinated, you will be required to have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination prior to your first day of employment and provide proof of your vaccination status on the Orientation Day of your employment. For the two COVID-19 shot vaccination regimen, you will be required to provide proof of your second COVID-19 vaccination within the first 45 days of your employment. In some roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination before you can begin to actively work. Failure to provide timely proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status will result in the termination of your employment with SWLA CHS.

    If you are unable to be fully vaccinated due to medical condition, or sincerely held religious belief, you will be required to apply for an exemption within the first 5 days of your employment in order to remain employed with SWLA CHS. As a part of this process, you will be required to provide information or documentation about the reason you cannot be vaccinated. You will be required to have an approved exemption before you can begin to actively work. If your request for an exemption is not approved, you will be required to be fully vaccinated or your employment may be term Learn More

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