Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Office Support

Comprehensive Cardiovascular Center of Coachella Valley; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free snacks

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Advancement opportunities

Great work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Comprehensive Cardiovascular Center of Coachella Valley is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team. You will prepare for patient visits by preparing charts and pulling records, providing routine support, and assisting with tests and lab reporting to ensure timely care.

You will manage medical supply inventory, set up equipment, and clean instruments after use. You will answer phones, register patients, verify insurance, and obtain prior authorization for tests and procedures.

Qualifications

• BLS Certification required
• Certified Medical Assistant desired (or equivalent medical office experience)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Spanish language skills strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare for the patient visit, including pulling records and notes, as well as setting up medical equipment
• Answer phones and field questions about medical issues, identifying visit needs
• Track lab results and handle basic medical office duties
• Obtain vitals accurately and perform EKG's, ABI, cardiac monitor hook-up
• Medication reconciliation
• Verify insurance eligibility
• Obtain prior authorization for tests and procedures
• Clean any instruments and equipment after use
• Assist doctors with basic medical care and procedures

Skills

Excellent customer service

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent

Job description

Comprehensive Cardiovascular Center of Coachella Valley is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team. You will prepare for patient visits by preparing charts and pulling records, providing routine support, and assisting with tests and lab reporting to ensure timely care.

You will manage medical supply inventory, set up equipment, and clean instruments after use. You will answer phones, register patients, verify insurance, and obtain prior authorization for tests and procedures.