Medical Assistant, Per Diem - Head & Neck Surgery (Santa Monica)

Under thesupervision of the Nurse Manager, and in coordination with the ClinicalDirector and the MSO, incumbent will follow up patient appointments, completedemographics, referral forms, on-line transactions including appointment andprocedure scheduling using the CareConnect System. Explain billing proceduresand insurance requirements.

1. Valid CPR certification (Medical Assistant Certification is strongly preferred)

2. Ability to perform basic clerical function and clinical duties

3. Ability to utilize computer system for appointment scheduling, clinical and patient

data collection.

4. Ability to perform as back-up person for back office.

5. Ability to set priorities, organize work and demonstrate flexibility in work schedule

as needed.

6. Ability to recognize and accept direction from the Nurse Manager.

7. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and distractions.

8. Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a collaborative working

relationship with members of the health care team, patients and their family.

9. Ability to maintain efficient patient flow.

10. Demonstrate ability to work independently and skill in performing a variety of

rapidly changing duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager.

11. Demonstrated knowledge of patient care concepts and practices.

12. Ability to perform basic patient care functions.

13. Ability to recognize emergent situations.

14. Ability to prioritize actual and potential problems.

15. Knowledge of general surgery procedures and medications, provide patients and

their family teaching and instruction.

16. Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic sterile technique.

17. Maintain medical equipment, instruments and inventories of supplies.

18. Ability to assist physicians in a clinical setting and in minor procedures.

19. Maintain patient and family privacy, comfort, dignity and safety.

20. Ability to provide patient education.

21. Ability to have flexibility in work schedules and locations as needed.

22. Ability to work occasional overtime.