Medical Assistant - Clinic - Full-Time-Days
Company: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Location: La Mirada
Posted on: January 8, 2026
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY Provides assistance to physicians with patient
related procedures, patient history and is responsible for
maintaining a smooth patient flow, and functions as liaison between
the physicians, patients, and medical office staff. ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Assists providers in performing
office procedures and duties related to patient care as requested
adhering to documentation standards based on Office Protocols. -
Consistently assesses the patient flow by identifying those areas
or problems that are causing interruptions and resolves them or
brings to the attention of Practice Manager - Performs basic
Medical Assistant functions based on assigned office such as
Injections, Immunization, Pulmonary function testing, Snellen,
Hearing exams and Electrocardiograms. - Acquires thorough patient
histories and documents preventative care, assists with medication
reconciliation and transcribes family history and any forms based
on office protocol. - Reviews each patient orders for completeness
and cancels any order not done prior to patient check out.
Consistently rectifies inaccuracies and calls them to the Practice
Manager attention. - Reviews each referral and laboratory
requisition for correct patient, accurate tests and diagnosis and
the correct laboratory. - Specimen handling, including but not
limited to point of care testing, venipuncture, cultures, biopsies
and preparation for lab pick up. - Obtains waivers and consents and
documents thoroughly what procedures were performed and instruction
given to patient using electronic medical record or following
guidelines in Office Protocol. - Appropriately prepares examination
rooms immediately after patient's visits. Maintains rooms stocked
with supplies and are disinfected on daily based on Office
Protocol. - Assures the patient is checked out and has been
provided the Patient Summary Plan. Reviews the Patient Summary Plan
to assure the patient clearly understands all instructions based on
direction from providers. - Exhibits tact, courtesy, respect,
cooperation and support in every aspect of their job when with
patients, staff and providers always adhering to - Perform duties
with speed and accuracy while observing the guidelines set forth by
OSHA, HIPPA, DHS, CLIA, EPA and specific contracts. - Other duties
assigned that are reasonably associated with the essential
functions of the job as requested by Practice Manager. POSITION
REQUIREMENTS A. Education - Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate
from accredited school - CMA Certification Preferred - Maintaining
certification by completing CME's and keeping certifications up to
date. - High School graduate or GED - BLS certified and knowledge
of emergency procedures B. Qualifications/Experience - Minimum of
one year of experience in a medical practice environment. -
Phlebotomy certificate required LI-MM1 MLKCH Video
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