Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
Healthcare
FloatMedicalAssistant
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“Float Medical Assistant at Planned Parenthood Los Angeles. Skills: Medical Assistant, Clinical skills, Customer service skills, Reproductive health care. Perform all Medical Assistant front and back office functions. Assist patients by providing testing, screening, and education required for the provision of medical reproductive health care”
Industry & Context.
Float role requiring travel to multiple locations, Availability to work flexible hours including Saturdays
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or GED, Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, At least one (1) to two (2) years experience in a clinical setting, Venipuncture and Injection training (to be completed within one (1) year of employment)
Nice to Have
Reproductive health care experience, Knowledge of surgical services
What You'll Do.
Perform all Medical Assistant front and back office functions
Assist patients by providing testing
and education required for the provision of medical reproductive health care
Provide non-judgmental
empathetic education and communication on options for patients
Obtain medical history
interview and educate clients ensuring informed consent
Assist with the Patient Portal Enrollment process
Accompany clients during procedures
Assist nurses and clinicians
Provide pregnancy testing and options counseling
Provide abortion education per agency protocols
Make appointments and complete pre-screening form
Complete daily quality control log
Clean and stock exam and interview rooms
Comply with infection control
and emergency guidelines
Clean Autoclave and monitor
Screen for potential problems
Identify and record allergies
Identify and record drug or medication history
Educate on analgesia options
Educate on contraception choices
Clean and prepare room for examination
Assist the patient in preparation for examination
Assist in the transportation of patient
Provide support for patient
Operate electric table
Assist with Ultra Sound machine
Greet and assist all patients and visitors
or confirm patient appointments
Register patients and compile complete and accurate information
Accept and process cash payments
Verify insurance coverage
determine patient eligibility
Prepare and assemble charts
Reconcile billing at the end of patient visit
Maintain effective patient flow
Utilizes various computer programs to verify eligibility
schedule and register patients
obtain benefit information
and generate letters for authorizations
Appropriately refers patients to correct agencies or offices for service(s)
Billing- complete CVRs
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Excellent customer service skills; Non-judgmental, empathetic education and communication
Full Job Description
## Description Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking an experienced and caring Medical Assistant (Float) with excellent clinical and customer service skills to work full-time at our Compton Health Center--and will also travel to Inglewood and Dorothy Hechtlocations as needed. This is an intermediate level position responsible for all supporting functions in the delivery of reproductive health care service and performs all Medical Assistant front and back office functions. Assist patients by providing testing, screening, and education required for the provision of medical reproductive health care and to provide non-judgmental, empathetic education and communication on options for patients, as required. Over one hundred years ago, Planned Parenthood was founded on the idea that everyone should have the information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams. Founded 57+ years ago, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is one of the largest providers of reproductive health care services in Los Angeles County. The Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) team works together to provide high-quality, affordable reproductive health care to women, men, and young people across Los Angeles County. At PPLA, you will discover a culture of like-minded individuals who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission. ## Our Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications 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 (1) to two (2) years experience in a clinical setting Availability to work flexible hours including Saturdays Venipuncture and Injection training (to be completed within one (1) year of employment) Reproductive health care experience desirable Knowledge of surgical services preferred Keep current on relevant anatomy
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