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Medical Assistant - PACE West LA
We truly value our employees and are committed to their success! We offer long-term employment opportunities with job stability, as well as support and encouragement for career growth and advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package includes Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement Plan with company matching, and company-paid Life Insurance. Join our team and experience a workplace culture that fosters teamwork, growth, and support!The Brandman Centers for Senior Care (BCSC), a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), provides high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services. We are a program of Los Angeles Jewish Health, renowned for providing quality care to vulnerable seniors.The responsibilities of the Medical Assistant include, but are not limited to: Responsibilities:Schedule required procedures based on provider orders, confirming with MD/IDT for approval.Coordinate appointments and transportation, including assessing PCA travel aide and driver availability.Ensure all necessary authorizations for appointments, hospitalizations, and transportation are completed.Notify participants, families, and facilities of appointments and provide appointment cards.Document all appointment notifications in the EMR.Inform clinic staff and participants of surgery instructions and necessary lab work (EKGs, X-rays, etc.).Prepare participant records for provider visits, including relevant documentation and authorization forms.Plan and organize outside trips logically, aligning appointments to optimize transportation and participant needs.Respond to inquiries and adjust appointments as necessary, ensuring timely rescheduling and communication.Assist with medical procedures (EKGs, blood draws, injections, vital signs) as needed.Assist physicians with participant preparations and manage physician agendas.Ensure examination rooms are clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies.Maintain professionalism in communication and attire, ensuring clear interaction with participants, physicians, and coworkers.Ensure compliance with safety policies and report unsafe conditions to ensure a safe environment.Experience and Skills:Degree and Diplomas: Must have a Medical Assistant degree from an accredited school.Certificates & Licenses: Verification of completion of CPR (BLS) and first aid training. TB screening and successful completion of a health examination by a healthcare provider required for employment.Experience: At least one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.Skills & Aptitudes: Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English. Ability to make independent decisions when necessary. Ability to interact tactfully with staff, participants, visitors, and the general public. Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work harmoniously with others. Ability to minimize waste and misuse of supplies and equipment. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Knowledgeable in computer use, data entry, and output. Ability to effectively communicate participants’ conditions.Join Los Angeles Jewish Health and make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors in our community. Become part of our compassionate team, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support. Apply today and start making a difference!
Los Angeles Jewish Health Welcomes New Chief Information Officer
Rey Lopez brings experience and community commitment to improving local seniorsʼ lives (RESEDA, CA – July 8, 2025) Los Angeles Jewish Health announced the appointment of Rey Lopez as its chief information officer. Lopez arrives at LAJH with two decades of experience strengthening information technology (IT) infrastructure in the medical field to enhance the delivery of high-quality patient care. Central to Lopezʼs portfolio at LAJH is building technology and business solutions to help the organization grow, to assist its employees to be more efficient in their jobs, and to safeguard residentsʼ health and wellbeing by protecting their sensitive personal health information and data.“Whether itʼs securing electronic health records, streamlining our payroll systems, or reducing cost and boosting the performance of our data reporting systems, there are so many ways we can harness technology to be more nimble and to provide LAJH stakeholders with new pathways to success,” Lopez said. LAJH Chief Information Officer Rey LopezLopez joins the LAJH leadership team at a critical time in the healthcare industry, as emerging technologies play a growing role in the provision of vital care and as concerns around protecting data privacy continue to require best practices in the field. His knowledge and expertise will help drive LAJHʼs strategic approach to effective data management. “We are pleased to welcome Rey as a member of the LAJH family,” said Dale Surowitz, LAJH CEO and president. “His commitment to safeguarding the health and privacy of our residents makes him a perfect addition to our leadership team.” Lopez arrives at LAJH after a long tenure as CIO at Kern Medical in Bakersfield and, before that, as Director of Information Systems, St. Joseph Medical Center at Providence Health & Services in Burbank. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, he attended California State University, Northridge, graduating with a degree in business administration and management information systems. It was as a small business owner in the late 1990s—based in Encino, he consulted on issues related to workerʼs compensation—that Lopez developed an interest in pursuing a healthcare career. His new position at LAJH further deepens his connection to the San Fernando Valley, where he currently resides. “Iʼm so happy to be working in the Valley again, contributing to the community that I love,” Rey says. “Through LAJH, I look forward to helping make it an even better—and healthier—place to live.”