Clinical Program Assistant

Providence; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Program Assistant at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange in Orange, CA. This per diem role supports the Radiology/Imaging/Mammography Department, assisting with front and back office tasks and imaging prep.

The position requires 3 years of clerical health-care experience, post-high school coursework, and BLS training. Responsibilities include scheduling, patient greetings, and ensuring billing accuracy under supervision.

Qualifications

• 3 years Clerical experience in health related field.
• Post-High School coursework/training; BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support front and back office needs of the Radiology/Imaging/Mammography Department.
• Prepare and position patients for imaging tests within scope.
• Audit and complete associated clinical documentation and program duties for the department.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets and statistics for test reconciliation and billing accuracy.
• Coordinate meetings and assignments with physicians and nurses for the department.
• Answer calls, greet patients and visitors, schedule tests and other items.

Skills

Clerical experience

Health care experience

Education

Post-High School coursework/training

Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) training

Job description

Clinical Program Assistant at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange in Orange, CA. This position is Perdiem and will work 8-hour, Variable shifts.

St. Joseph Hospital is four-time designated for Magnet status, the highest recognition for nursing excellence. Since 2007, St. Joseph Hospital has been recognized as a Magnet hospital—a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care.

Join Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 14 types of care by U.S. News & World Report. We are a proud recipient of the 2025 Women’s Choice Award in multiple categories of women’s care such as Bariatrics, Cancer Care, Comprehensive Breast Centers, Emergency Care, Heart Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Obstetrics, Patient Experience, Patient Safety, Stroke Care, Women’s Services and Best Mammogram Imaging Center.

Under general direction of the manager or supervisor the clinical program assistant at the Radiology/Imaging/Mammography Department supports the front and back office needs of the department/program. The assistant assists the clinical staff in preparing and positioning patients for imaging tests within their scope. Prep includes audit and completion of associated clinical documentation and programmatic duties for the department/program. Activities may include developing and maintaining spreadsheets, program related statistics for test reconciliation and billing accuracy, coordinating meeting appointments and team assignments with physicians and nurses for department/program assigned. There may be patient activities that include, answering, screening and directing phone calls, greeting patients and visitors, scheduling appointments, tests and other miscellaneous items and rooming patients.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years Clerical experience in health related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training Post-High School education.
• Upon hire: Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.