Medical Jobs in Long beach ca

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for helping the underserved in your community? Are you a team player with a good attitude ready to step into a challenging position? Do you have impeccable communication and organization skills to contribute to an amazing team? If you are an experienced Medical Assistant and you answered yes to these questions, then TCC Family Health has a great employment opportunity for you.

Our Mission :

To provide quality, integrated, innovative health care that will contribute to a healthy community, focusing on those in need and working with patients and the community as partners in their overall well-being

The Company :

TCC Family Health was founded in 1939 by a group of physicians and community leaders who recognized the importance of access to health care for all children, particularly those who are from low-income families and who are at risk for health problems. For over 80 years, TCC Family Health has been dedicated to eliminating barriers to care, to improve health and lower health systems cost by expanding cost-effective, meaningful and innovative health care programs that work and providing comprehensive healthcare in a culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate manner to medically underserved, low-income and high-risk populations in Long Beach and surrounding communities.

Medical Assistant Summary

Under direct supervision of licensed personnel, the medical assistant will gather patient data, perform tasks as trained, generally assist with clinic activities that support patient care in the out-patient clinic, and facilitate a safe, clean working environment.

Overview :

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of licensed personnel.
• Performs patient care activities as identified on the medical assistant competency checklist while maintaining safety, comfort, and privacy.
• Collects clinical data.
• Participates as a member of the health care team to carry out a plan of care.
• Consistently applies infection control policies and procedures.
• Responds to changing patient care needs.
• Maintain a safe and healthful environment.
• Provide secretarial support.
• Documents findings in the patient’s medical record in compliance with TCC specific standards and systems.
• Demonstrates patient care using specific interventions for the women’s health patient population.
• Competency Requirements : Successful completion and maintenance of TCC MA competency skills checklist
• Additional responsibilities :
• Attends department specific staff meetings, in-services, education, and training.
• Participates in selected department specific Performance Improvement Projects,
• Demonstrates clinical practice consistent with TCC and MCH Standards of Nursing Practice and Clinical Policies and Procedures.
• Assists in maintaining systems to support nursing care.
• Participates in orientation and development of students and / or new staff as assigned.

Education and Qualifications Requirements :

Required Education - High School Diploma, Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Certification.

Previous experience in medical / hospital / business setting preferred

Previous experience working in a OBGYN, pediatrics, or primary care setting preferred.

Proven reliability, trustworthiness, flexibility, and high ethical standards is required.

Must have ability to communicate and relate well to people.

Must have ability to develop procedures for front desk activities.

Demonstrated ability to treat all individuals with respect and exceptional customer service.

Proficiency in system software, medical terminology, general office machine operations, and maintenance.

Must type 35 wpm and must work well with others as well as independently.

Must be able to demonstrate multi-tasking skills in a high-stress environment while adhering to HIPAA standards of confidentiality.

Bilingual in English / Spanish or English / Khmer, preferred.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $21.50 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule :

8 hour shift

Work setting :

In-person

Language :

Spanish (Preferred)

Khmer (Preferred)

License / Certification :

Phlebotomy Certification (Preferred)

BLS Certification (Required)

Medical Assistant Certification (Required)

Schedule : Monday- Friday 8 : 30 AM- 5 PM PST