Float Medical Assistant - Compton, CA

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 Dorothy Hecht and Inglewood locations as needed. This intermediate-level position is responsible for supporting the delivery of reproductive health care services and performs all Medical Assistant front‑and back‑office functions.

The role involves assisting patients with testing, screening, and education required for reproductive health care, and providing non‑judgmental, empathetic education and communication on options for patients.

• 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 and physiology, methods of contraception, STIs, pregnancy, adoption, early prenatal care, education techniques, community resources, agency protocols, referral procedures, all Planned Parenthood programs initiatives and communications

• Abortion patients are cared for at each of our health centers and in part through the administrative, support, and other non‑clinical services provided at all PPLA locations and by all PPLA employees, and supporting these critical services is an essential job duty and fundamental responsibility of all employees and contractors.
• Obtain medical history, interview and educate clients ensuring informed consent
• Assist with the Patient Portal Enrollment process
• Obtain vital signs (blood pressure, height, weight, etc.)
• Accompany clients during procedures, as necessary
• Assist nurses and clinicians
• 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, safety, and emergency guidelines
• Sharp handling
• Ability to clean Autoclave and monitor Attest system
• Dipstick urinalysis
  
  Phlebotomy/Injection

• Vitals and screen for potential problems: ascertain NPO status, identify and record allergies, identify and record drug or medication history, educate on analgesia options, note funding source, educate on contraception choices
• Clean and prepare room for examination; assist the patient in preparation for examination
• Prepare lab slips
• Assist in the transportation of patient; provide support for patient
• Turn on equipment: EKG, pulse oximeter
• EKG lead placement
• Operate electric table: know table positions
• Assist with ultrasound machine (as directed by MD)

• Greet and assist all patients and visitors, whether in‑person or by telephone
• Schedule, reschedule, cancel, or confirm patient appointments in a timely manner to maximize scheduling for patient volume
• Register patients and compile complete and accurate information
• Accept and process cash payments according to established guidelines
• Verify insurance coverage, determine patient eligibility
• Prepare and assemble charts, copy, transfer, and scan as needed
• Reconcile billing at the end of patient visit
• Maintain effective patient flow to assist in prompt treatment of patients
• Utilizes various computer programs to verify eligibility, schedule and register patients, enter charges, obtain benefit information, and generate letters for authorizations
• Appropriately refers patients to correct agencies or offices for service(s)
• Billing – complete CVRs, family planning

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
• Free basic life/AD&D policy with additional voluntary coverage options
• Short Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident policies
• 403(b) Retirement plan…