Medical Assistant, Wound Healing Center, Part time, 8:30am-5:00pm
Company: PIH Health
Location: Whittier
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
The Medical Assistant works under general supervision to perform
a variety of procedures; fills in and performs various
patient-specific job duties; must have knowledge of each clinical
task assigned; must keep updated on any changes made within the
Medical Assistant scope of practice. The Medical Assistant may be
requested to float between departments and periodically travel;
process all outside referrals including HMO and PPO, maintaining
accurate records and notifying all concerned parties of the outcome
as required. PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network
that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles
County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully
integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH
Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37
outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical
(physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as
well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s
health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is
nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient
experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management
Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s
top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements,
quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information,
visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or
Instagram . Required Skills With consideration to age, employee
utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical,
psychological, educational and environmental needs of patient and
significant other when administering care. Candidate must be able
to work in a fast-paced environment which may include a
considerable amount of walking, and physical assistance for
patients. Strong verbal and written skills; fluent in English.
Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and patient
safety measures. Current AHA BLS certification required.
Adaptability and accuracy. Must have good visual acuity and motor
coordination. Strong clinical skills. Basic math skills and ability
to handle cash transactions. Strong computer skills (data entry and
typing). Honest, dependable, and conscientious. Knowledge of
Electronic Health Record (EHR) computerized practice management and
other record keeping systems. Bilingual, Spanish preferred.
Required Experience Formal training will be indicated by a high
school diploma or equivalent and graduate certificate from an
accredited Medical Assistant program. In circumstances of a
practice acquisition, a competency validation must be completed by
a PIH Health supervising physician whose practice we are acquiring.
Must have no less than 10 years’ experience with said
physician/practice. Minimum six (6) months of front and back
medical office experience required. Two (2) years of front and back
medical office experience preferred. Ability to maintain composure
when confronted with fast-paced situations, excellent communication
skills; ability to work in an environment involving a high level of
activity and a variety of positions. Address 12291 E. Washington
Blvd Salary 21.25-32.00 Shift Days Zip Code 90602
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