MEDICAL ASSISTANT III - NEWPORT BEACH NEUROSURGERY

Hoag Hospital Irvine; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Newport Beach seeks a Medical Assistant III to ensure smooth patient access and flow. The role involves assisting with non-clinical tasks, maintaining communication with patients and physicians, and managing pre-authorization processes. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or one year of medical back-office experience.
• Current BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling follow-up visits and lab work.
• Act as a liaison between providers and patients.

Skills

Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Basic keyboarding skills

Bilingual or multilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EPIC

Job description

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT III - NEWPORT BEACH NEUROSURGERY

Department: Allied Health

Status: Full Time

Shift: 1st

Remote or Onsite: Onsite

Location: Newport Beach, CA, US, 92617

Salary Range: $24.10 - $37.05/hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for maintaining a professional environment, ensuring a collaborative relationship with patients and physicians. The MA will assist with non-clinical tasks to ensure smooth patient access and flow, including scheduling follow-up visits, imaging, lab work, and preparing chart elements. Responsibilities also include pre-authorization processes and acting as a liaison between providers and patients. The Medical Assistant will work with staff to ensure all records are received and testing is completed prior to appointments or surgeries. The MA will provide updates to staff and patients regarding timing and status of tasks impacting health, testing, and treatment options. Ensures patient flow and communication within Hoag and referring physician offices.

Education and Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduate of a Medical Assistant program or one year of medical back-office experience, preferably in an acute healthcare setting.
• Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Preferred:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field.
• Minimum one (1) year of medical back-office experience, preferably in an acute healthcare setting.
• Working knowledge of EPIC or other EMR systems.
• Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Certifications Required

• Current BLS Certification.

Certifications Preferred

• Medical Assistant Certification.
• CPR certification required or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.

About Hoag

Hoag is a nonprofit regional healthcare system in Orange County, California, offering comprehensive, personalized care. It includes 1,800 physicians, 15 urgent care facilities, 10 health and wellness centers, and two hospitals. Hoag specializes in areas such as cancer, digestive health, cardiovascular, neurosciences, spine, women’s health, and orthopedics through its affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute. Hoag is ranked as the highest in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and is a Magnet hospital. For more information, visit careers.hoag.org.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and a harassment-free workplace, and aims to help employees reach their full potential.

Nearest Major Market: Irvine, California
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
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