Medical Assistant & Referral Coordinator (Flexible Schedule)

Northeast Community Clinic; Bell Gardens (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Community Clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant - Referral Clerk to support both back-office clinical and administrative operations. The role includes processing referrals, authorizations, scheduling specialist visits, and maintaining referral logs in the EHR.

The position emphasizes HIPAA compliance and strong communication with patients and providers. Qualifications include a Medical Assistant Certificate or CMA, bilingual Spanish/English preferred, and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and customer service required.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Able to work as a team player and independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Process referrals (HMO, CPE, CPSP) and authorizations.
• Complete authorization request forms and send to plans.
• Schedule appointments with specialists and notify patients.
• Maintain referral logs and update patient records in EHR.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and proper documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish/English

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate

Billing Certificate

High School Diploma

CPR/BLS Certification

State ID

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHR systems

Job description

Northeast Community Clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant - Referral Clerk to support both back-office clinical and administrative operations. The role includes processing referrals, authorizations, scheduling specialist visits, and maintaining referral logs in the EHR.

The position emphasizes HIPAA compliance and strong communication with patients and providers. Qualifications include a Medical Assistant Certificate or CMA, bilingual Spanish/English preferred, and CPR/BLS certification.