Front Office Medical Assistant

Millennium Healthcare Services, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Health Services in Montrose, CA is hiring a Medical Assistant for an in-office, full-time role Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM. The position supports operations, scheduling, insurance verification, and EMR documentation while delivering excellent patient service.

The ideal candidate holds a valid MA certification, has healthcare experience, strong organizational skills, and is bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Pay ranges from $21.00 to $25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid Medical Assistant (MA) certification required.
• Experience in any healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with front-office duties: registration, scheduling, data entry, customer service.
• Experience verifying insurance for HMO, PPO, Medi-Cal, and Medicare plans.
• Familiarity with navigating EMR/EHR systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and follow through on tasks.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, clerical, and operational support for the Home Health office.
• Deliver excellent customer service to patients, families, providers, and staff.
• Answer calls and route to appropriate department or clinical staff.
• Update and verify patient demographics and register accounts in the EMR system.
• Schedule appointments and manage new, missed, and follow-up visits.
• Verify insurance eligibility and coverage processes.
• Maintain accurate patient records while protecting confidentiality.
• Order and coordinate medical supplies for patients and clinical team.
• Follow HIPAA and agency regulations; provide general admin support.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

MA certification

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

About Us

Millennium Health Services is a compassionate, patient-centered home health and hospice care provider committed to delivering high-quality, personalized services in the comfort of our clients' homes. We strive every day to support individuals and their families through recovery, chronic care management, and end-of-life support with dignity, respect, and professionalism.

At Millennium Health Services, we value teamwork, continuous learning, and a supportive work environment where clinicians and caregivers are empowered to grow and make a difference every day. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional home health and hospice care - because care that feels like family is care that truly heals.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our Home Health office team in Montrose. This is a full-time, in-office position focused on providing administrative, clerical, and operational support to patients, clinical staff, and providers.

The Medical Assistant plays an important role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations by coordinating patient information, scheduling, insurance verification, documentation, communication, and medical supply orders. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, energetic, and comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative, clerical, and operational tasks to support the Home Health office.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, families, providers, and clinical staff.
• Answer incoming calls and appropriately triage and route calls to the appropriate department or clinical staff.
• Update, verify, and maintain accurate patient demographic information.
• Register and maintain patient accounts within the EMR system.
• Schedule new, missed, and follow-up appointments as needed.
• Collect necessary forms, information, and documentation prior to the start of a patient's care.
• Verify insurance eligibility and coverage, including HMO, PPO, Medi-Cal, and Medicare plans.
• Verify that required documentation is complete and available within the patient's chart.
• Follow up on pending documentation, orders, referrals, and assigned tasks.
• Monitor provider messages and daily task lists and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Communicate with patients, providers, clinical staff, insurance companies, and other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Order and coordinate medical supplies for patients and the clinical team.
• Maintain organized and accurate patient records while protecting patient confidentiality.
• Navigate and update information within the agency's EMR system.
• Follow HIPAA, agency policies, and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Provide general administrative support to the Home Health team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

Valid Medical Assistant (MA) certification required.

• Previous experience working in any healthcare setting. - preferred
• Familiarity with common front-office medical duties, including patient registration, scheduling, data entry, and customer service.
• Experience verifying insurance eligibility and coverage for HMO, PPO, Medi-Cal, and Medicare plans.
• Familiarity with navigating and documenting in an EMR/EHR system.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and follow through on pending tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling patient information.
• Experience ordering medical supplies preferred.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Outgoing, energetic, professional, and positive attitude.
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced office environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Location: Montrose, CA Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM Position: Full-Time, In-Office Pay: $21.00-$25.00 per hour

Join Our Team

If you are an experienced Medical Assistant who enjoys helping others, staying organized, and working as part of a collaborative healthcare team, we would love to hear from you.

Join Millennium Health Services and help us provide care that feels like family.

This position is currently accepting applications.