Medical Assistant/ Authorization/Referral coordinator

VALLEY HEALTH PRIMARY CARE; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Valley Health Primary Care in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians by preparing charts, pulling notes, and assisting with routine patient care. You will help manage tests, lab reporting, inventory, and room readiness.

The ideal candidate brings strong customer service, a desire to learn, and experience in a medical office. This on-site role offers growth opportunities and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• BLS Certification or CMA is desirable.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for the patient visit, including pulling charts and notes, as well as setting up medical equipment.
• Clean instruments and equipment after use.
• Answer phones and field questions about medical issues, identifying visit needs.
• Assist nurses and doctors with basic medical care and procedures.
• Track lab results, call in prescriptions, and handle basic medical office duties.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

BLS Certification

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation


• Great Work Environment


• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team! As a Medical Assistant, you will be preparing for each patient visit by preparing charts and pulling notes before their arrival, providing routine support alongside nurses and medical staff, and assisting with keeping track of tests and lab reporting to ensure everything arrives on time and the patient is kept informed on their condition and care. You will also be helping manage the inventory of medical supplies, setting up machines and testing equipment, and cleaning instruments and rooms as needed. The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, an interest in learning more about a working medical environment, and has previous office experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for the patient visit, including pulling charts and notes, as well as setting up medical equipment


• Clean instruments and equipment after use


• Answer phones and field questions about medical issues, identifying visit needs


• Assist nurses and doctors with basic medical care and procedures


• Track lab results, call in prescriptions, and handle basic medical office duties

Qualifications

• BLS Certification or Certified Medical Assistant desired


• Excellent customer service skills


• Strong attention to detail