Medical Assistant - FT Days - Arcadia Peds

Huntington Health Physicians; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive pay

Job summary

Huntington Hospital in Arcadia, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and front-desk operations. Responsibilities include taking vitals, interviewing patients, and documenting medical history for physicians.

The role involves appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and accurate data entry, with emphasis on compassion and teamwork. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of outpatient MA experience if possible, and current MA certification with BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year MA experience in outpatient setting preferred.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification and BLS required; CCRN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination with vitals and history summary.
• Verify patient information and insurance; maintain demographics.
• Schedule appointments and support front-desk tasks.
• Communicate clearly with patients and care teams.

Skills

Patient communication

Typing

Medical terminology

Medical insurance knowledge

CS-Link/Epic Healthcare

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

CS-Link/Epic Healthcare

Job description

** Internal Workers – Please log into your Workday account to apply **Huntington Hospital Employee LoginExpectations:As a member of the patient care team, the Medical Assistant is responsible for positive patient relations, proper telephone communication, verification of patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of visit. The Medical Assistant is also responsible to prepare the patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summary. This position will also be trained and will be responsible for appointment scheduling, and to perform routine duties associated with the collection and maintenance of current patient demographics and insurance information.EDUCATION:High School Diploma/GED required. Assoc. Degree/College Diploma preferred.EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:1 year experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferred.LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:Required:Current Medical Assistant CertificationCurrent Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) issued by The American Heart AssociationPreferred:Current Certified Registered Medical Assistant issued by California Certifying Board for Medical AssistantsSKILLS:• Technical - Ability to apply knowledge of information software and/or hardware to provide solutions and/or support. Prefer experience with CS-Link/Epic Healthcare.• Other - Demonstrated ability to prepare the patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summary. Demonstrated level of expertise in medical insurance, referral processes and benefit plans.• Communication - Ability to convey and/or receive written/verbal information to/from various audiences in different formats. If department requires, basic knowledge and skills necessary to transcribe patient care as directed by a physician in a legible, clear manner. Proficiency in typing, spelling, punctuation, and grammar of medical terminology. Understand medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments to the extent required to accurately transcribe physician encounters.Job Title: Medical AssistantDepartment: Arcadia PedsShift Duration: 8Primary Shift: DaysTime Type: Full timeLocation: 301 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $25.00 - $36.36.Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.