Medical Assistant MPP
LGTC Group
- Location
- Onsite (San Jose, California)
- Compensation
- $23 - $25/hr
- Employment
- Part-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 1 day ago
About the role
LGTC Group is an outpatient mental health center providing integrated, evidence-based treatment through a multidisciplinary team. The Medical Assistant role supports clinical operations by performing patient care procedures, managing records, and assisting physicians in a mental health setting.
Skills
Clinical procedures
Vital signs monitoring
Injection administration
Patient education
Inventory management
EHR documentation
Medical terminology
Patient care
Confidentiality
Communication
Professionalism
Mental health support
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Full job details
The clinical duties of the Medical Assistant are performed under the direct supervision of a nurse practitioner or physician. The Medical Assistant carries out clinician orders and performs/assists with patient care procedures and treatments.
Duties
- Gathering basic clinical information and presenting it to the supervising Physician
- Getting Vital signs
- Maintaining list of active patients
- Administration of injections
- Basic patient customer service
- Basic patient education
- Inventory management
- Daily count of medication vials
- Reporting to supervising Nure Practitioner on site at start and end of shift
- Drafting visit encounters in EHR at the end of the visit
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Completion of all requirements in a recognized Medical Assisting training program.
- Knowledge of medical terminology required.
- Ability to work independently as well as an integral part of the patient care team is required.
- Ability to interact with potential patients, clinic staff, physicians and departments in a professional manner.
- Must maintain professional appearance and demeanor and interface well with patients in a mental health setting.
- Must respect and adhere to office guidelines and use good judgment regarding patient confidentiality.
- Punctual, reliable and flexible.
- One to two years prior experience as a MA preferred.
- Experience working with patients who are suffering from anxiety and depression preferred.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Preferred schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. Full-time may be available in the future.