Clinical Medical Assistant – Front & Back Office Floats

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Downey Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support diverse clinical tasks under general supervision. The role may require floating between departments and traveling to ensure referrals are processed and records kept up to date.

Candidates should have formal MA training, strong clinical skills, and experience in fast-paced medical office environments, with a California driver’s license if assigned to Float Pool. EHR familiarity is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Competency validation for practice acquisitions by a PIH Health supervising physician.
• Must have no less than 10 years’ experience with said physician/practice.
• Minimum six months of front and back medical office experience required.
• Two years of front and back medical office experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License if hiring into Medical Assistant Float Pool.
• Ability to maintain composure in fast-paced situations with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work under general supervision to perform a variety of patient-specific duties and tasks.
• Float between departments and travel as required; process outside referrals (HMO and PPO) and maintain records.
• Notify relevant parties of referral outcomes and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Patient safety

AHA BLS cert

Adaptability

Visual acuity

Motor coordination

Clinical skills

Cash handling

Data entry

EHR systems

Honesty

Dependability

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate from accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

PIH Health Downey Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support diverse clinical tasks under general supervision. The role may require floating between departments and traveling to ensure referrals are processed and records kept up to date.

Candidates should have formal MA training, strong clinical skills, and experience in fast-paced medical office environments, with a California driver’s license if assigned to Float Pool. EHR familiarity is essential.