Medical Assistant - Float Pool Full-Time Days
Company: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Location: Huntington Park
Posted on: March 5, 2026
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Job Description:
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MarisMartinez@mlkch.org POSITION SUMMARY The Medical Assistant -
Float assists 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
ambulatory clinics by floating to designated site(s) based upon
current staffing need and or shortages; flexible with short notice
regarding scheduled work site for day/week. 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. 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 Education :
Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate from accredited school BLS
certified and knowledge of emergency procedures High School
graduate or GED. Maintaining certification by completing CME's and
keeping certifications up to date. Qualifications/Experience
Minimum of 1-year experience in a medical practice environment.
Special Skills/Knowledge Knowledge of medical technology,
procedural terminology and diagnostic codes. Ability to maintain a
professional and patient care oriented attitude. Must be flexible
with short notice regarding scheduled work site for day/week;
reliable transportation required.
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