MA/PSR-Prev Med Ctr Hlth Promo
- Loma Linda University Medical Center
- Loma Linda, CA, USA
Job Description
- PrevMed Ctr Health Promotion - (Full-Time Temporary, Day Shift) -
Our mission is to participate in Jesus Christ’s ministry, bringing health, healing, and wholeness to humanity by: Creating a supportive faculty practice framework that allows Loma Linda University School of Medicine physicians and surgeons to educate, conduct research, and deliver quality health care with optimum efficiency, deploying a motivated and competent workforce trained in customer service and whole person care principles and providing safe, seamless and satisfying health care encounters for patients while upholding the highest standards of fiscal integrity and clinical ethics. Our core values are compassion, integrity, excellence, teamwork and wholeness.
The Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative-Prev Med Center Health Promotion is assigned to, and performs patient-oriented procedures and tasks within the scope of their education and training and under the supervision of a physician or licensed staff person. Obtains vital signs; appropriately prepares patient for physical exam, including test results and appropriate consent forms; assists patient and/or family as necessary; completes required charting and documentation. Performs other duties as needed.
High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of a Medical Assistant (MA) program required. Minimum one year clinical experience preferred. Completion of Nursing Fundamentals in accredited nursing program will be considered in lieu of MA program requirements. Medical Assistant (MA) Certification required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Knowledge of outpatient clinic front and back office practices and policies. Able to: read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment. Relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.
Specialties & Research:
As the largest hospital in our region, Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) has over 20 specialties. We are involved in clinical studies and other research programs in areas such as perinatal and molecular biology. We have led the field of infant heart transplantation where we have performed about 50% of the world’s heart transplants in infants less than six months of age, while our Cancer Institute brings focus to cancer research on prevention and treatment. Other areas of research include osteoporosis, mineral metabolism and nutrition.
Our specialties include:
- Cancer Care - including Proton Treatment Center
- Cardiac Services
- Transplantation Services
- Rehabilitation/Orthopaedic/Neurosurgery Services
- Children's Hospital
- Mental Health Services
- Emergency Services
- Level III NICU
For nearly 100 years, Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) has been committed to providing its community with the best health care possible. With more than 400 faculty physicians and over 6,000 other personnel dedicated to the delivery of quality health care, our hospital proudly celebrates its one hundred year anniversary. From its humble beginnings in 1905 to the present day 11-story building with 789 licensed beds; we have grown to become a leader in health care and pioneer of life-saving medicine.
LLUMC operates some of the largest clinical programs in the United States in areas such as neonatal care. We are also recognized as an international leader in infant heart transplantation and one of only three hospital-based proton cancer treatment centers in the country. Each year, the institution admits over 30,000 inpatients and serves over 400,000 outpatients. LLUMC is the only Level-I regional trauma center for Inyo, Mono, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.
Loma Linda University Medical Center is a 789-bed academic tertiary care hospital with over twenty specialties. We have 72 beds in our Level III NICU, which is the only one of its kind and size in our region, as well as the Children’s Hospital dedicated just for kids. Along with the Children’s Hospital, LLUMC’s East Campus, and Behavioral Medicine Center, we have nearly 900 beds available for patient care. Our East Campus specializes in the areas of physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedics, neurosurgery and family medicine.
Honors & Recognition
- “America’s Best Hospital” for Cardiac Services US News & World Report 2004
- National Research Corporation (NRC) Consumer Choice Award for 5 straight years (1999-2004) for the San Bernardino and Riverside Counties
- Serving the Community for 100 Years