Medical Assistant: Front and Back Office Support

PIH Health; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support both clinical and administrative tasks across departments. The candidate must be able to travel between sites and handle referrals for HMO and PPO plans, ensuring timely and accurate record-keeping.

The role requires strong communication, knowledge of medical terminology, and a commitment to patient safety. Experience in fast-paced medical offices and bilingual skills in Spanish are valued.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Formal training in medical terminology, patient safety, and infection control is expected.
• AHA BLS certification is required.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with accuracy and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of patient care procedures under supervision.
• Process outside referrals including HMO and PPO and maintain accurate records.
• Float between departments as needed and may travel to different sites.
• Maintain EHR and other record-keeping systems with attention to detail.

Skills

Medical terminology

AHA BLS certified

Strong computer skills

Fluent in English

Bilingual Spanish

Data entry

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

PIH Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support both clinical and administrative tasks across departments. The candidate must be able to travel between sites and handle referrals for HMO and PPO plans, ensuring timely and accurate record-keeping.

The role requires strong communication, knowledge of medical terminology, and a commitment to patient safety. Experience in fast-paced medical offices and bilingual skills in Spanish are valued.