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Medical Assistant I Float - Los Angeles, CA
Planned Parenthood - Los Angeles, CA
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant I Float to provide comprehensive reproductive health care services across multiple health centers in Los Angeles. This full-time position requires excellent clinical and customer service skills, with responsibilities spanning both front and back office functions. The ideal candidate will assist patients with testing, screening, and education, ensuring a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to care.
Responsibilities
- Perform all Medical Assistant front and back office functions.
- Assist patients by providing testing, screening, and education for reproductive health care.
- Obtain medical history and ensure informed consent from clients.
- Assist with the Patient Portal Enrollment process.
- Obtain vital signs such as blood pressure, height, and weight.
- Accompany clients during procedures as necessary.
- Assist nurses and clinicians with various tasks.
- Provide pregnancy testing and options counseling.
- Complete daily quality control logs and maintain cleanliness of exam rooms.
- Comply with infection control, safety, and emergency guidelines.
- Greet and assist all patients and visitors, both in-person and by telephone.
- Schedule, reschedule, cancel, or confirm patient appointments.
- Register patients and compile complete and accurate information.
- Accept and process cash payments according to established guidelines.
- Verify insurance coverage and determine patient eligibility.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate required.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- At least one to two years of experience in a clinical setting.
- Strong cultural background experience with Black communities preferred.
- Availability to work flexible hours including Saturdays.
- Venipuncture and Injection training to be completed within one year of employment.
- Reproductive health care experience desirable.
- Knowledge of surgical services preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working with or familiarity with Black communities.
- Knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology, methods of contraception, STIs, pregnancy, adoption, early prenatal care.
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for employees and eligible dependents.
- Free basic life/AD&D policy with additional voluntary coverage options.
- Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident policies.
- Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account plans.
- Public Transportation and Commuter Pre-Tax Reimbursements.
- Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits.
