Medical Assistant AuthorizationReferral coordinator

VALLEY HEALTH PRIMARY CARE; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

VALLEY HEALTH PRIMARY CARE is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team. You will prepare for patient visits by pulling charts, assisting with basic care, and coordinating tests and lab reporting to ensure timely results and clear communication with patients.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, cleaning instruments, answering calls about medical issues, and supporting nurses and doctors with routine care.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Interest in learning about working in a medical environment.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Strong attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

BLS Certification

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tools

None

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