The Medical Assistant works under general supervision to perform a variety of procedures; fills
in and performs various patient-specific job duties; must have knowledge of each clinical task
assigned; must keep updated on any changes made within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
 The Medical Assistant may be requested to float between departments and periodically travel;
process all outside referrals including HMO and PPO, maintaining accurate records and notifying
all concerned parties of the outcome as required.

 

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3.7 million
residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully
integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan
Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 35 outpatient medical office buildings, a
multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as
heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency
services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient
experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has
identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices,
cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology.


Required Skills
With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical,
psychological, educational and environmental needs of patient and significant other when
administering care.
Candidate must be able to work in a fast paced environment which may include a considerable
amount of walking, and physical assistance for patients.
Strong verbal and written skills; fluent in English. 
Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and patient safety measures.