Medical Assistant 8 HR.

Oroville Hospital; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Oroville Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support front office and back office activities in the clinic setting. Responsibilities include registration, data collection for billing, coding using ICD9, and coordinating referrals and authorizations.

The role requires handling patient information professionally, basic computer skills, and experience in medical front office procedures. Some clinics may involve back office patient care duties.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or its equivalency.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• AHA/ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification forHealthcare Providers.
• Must maintain professional conduct and confidentiality with patients.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Experience in medical front office procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers data relevant to the Registration and Billing Process.
• Inputs patient information into computer.
• Uses ICD9 code book and records codes.
• Disassembles patient medical records after visits and posts charges.
• Assembles patient medical records before provider/nurse receives them.
• Gathers data relevant to patient age group and individual needs.
• Administers or handles medications.
• Records vital signs, time/date, weight, medication profile, immunizations and allergies.
• Prepares patient prior to examination and helps patient change into gown.
• Performs clerical duties and schedules appointments with accurate patient information.
• Obtains authorizations from insurance companies for referrals and follows up on missed appointments.
• Maintains neat, orderly medical record filing system and clean workstation.

Skills

Front desk duties

Confidentiality

Basic computer skills

Medical office experience

BLS certification preferred

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification preferred

Job description

Job Details:

Start Date:

Open Until Filled.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or its equivalency
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification
• Must have proven ability to maintain professional conduct and confidentiality in the care of patients
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Experience in medical front office procedures preferred

Duties & Responsibilities:

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant in the office setting is a specialty requiring a variety of skills, including but not limited to: receptionist, registration duties, ICD9 coding, data collection for billing procedures, Charge posting, maintains appointment schedules, schedules surgeries/procedures and obtains appropriate authorizations/referrals and provides appropriate patient instructions per physician orders. Back Office patient care duties is required in some clinics/practices.

Duties

• Gathers Data Relevant to the Registration and Billing Process
• Obtains patient information and inputs into computer
• Utilizes ICD9 code book and records codes according to diagnosis
• Disassembles patient medical record after patient visit, inputs and posts patient charges into computer
• Assembles patient medical records prior to provider/nurse receiving the record
• Gathers Data Relevant to Patients Age Group and Individual Need
• Administer or handle medications
• Obtains and records
  • Vital Signs
  • Time In/Date
  • Weight
  • Medication Profile
  • Immunization Record
  • Allergies
  • Chief Complaint
  • Signature/Initials where appropriate
• Prepares patient prior to provider examination
  • Sets patient on exam table
  • Patient changes into gown as appropriate
• Clerical Duties
  • Answers telephone calls, identifying self and clinic/practice
  • Receives and documents telephone messages and gives to the appropriate persons
  • Schedules appointments with accurate patient information
  • Types various documents accurately and as directed: First Reports, TAR’s and Correspondence
  • Utilizes photocopy and facsimile machine
  • Gets authorizations from insurance companies for referrals
  • Confirms appointment schedule and follow-up of missed appointments
• Assists in Coordination of Clinic
  • Assists in maintenance of a neat, orderly and accurate medical record filing system
  • Ensures that patient medical record is disassembled after patient discharge and filed away quickly
  • Maintains a neat, clean and functional work station
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Limitations

Medical Assistants DO NOT:

• Assess patient conditions
• Work outside assigned skills

Other Info:

Lifting Requirements: The light category requires that an employee be able to lift a maximum of 20 pounds and frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Job Posted:

09/01/2026

Contact Name:

Human Resources

Contact Phone:

530.712.2137

Contact Email:

[e-mail]