Medical Assistant-Rheumatology (Probst)

Eisenhower Medical Center; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, CA is seeking a patient care teammate to support exam rooms, collect medical histories, and document data in the EMR. You will assist providers with preparation and testing and help coordinate referrals and scheduling for efficient patient flow.

The role emphasizes strong communication, empathy, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a welcoming environment for patients and visitors.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to organize information for easy retrieval.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients to exam/procedure rooms and records data in EHR.
• Prepares patient EMR charts timely and accurately.
• Coordinates with providers to ensure appropriate preparation and testing.
• Schedules patient appointments and referrals; communicates with insurance as needed.
• Responds to patient questions and requests promptly.
• Maintains inventory and orders medical/office supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Empathy

Adaptability

Medical terminology

Office software

Time management

Self-starter

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Assists patients to exam/procedure rooms; obtains medical and social history, vital signs, height and weight, allergy information, medication reconciliation information and records data in electronic health record (EHR); records information accurately and timely in EHR.
• Assists providers by ensuring that appropriate preparation, examination and diagnostic testing occur without error and without delay.
• Processes patient referrals to other provider offices.
• Prepares patient electronic medical record (EMR) charts timely and accurately.
• Gathers reports, labs, studies or other data pertinent to upcoming patient appointments.
• Places order for films, labs and other studies as appropriate, timely and accurately.
• Collaborates with patient scheduling and schedules patients as needed.
• Answers all patient questions and requests timely and appropriately.
• Faxes and copies necessary information to insurance companies, other provider offices and facilities as necessary.
• Responds to patient pharmacy requests in collaboration with providers.
• Answers phones, retrieves voicemail messages and returns calls timely and appropriately.
• Maximizes use of free time between patients by cleaning and stocking rooms, copying documents and filing; assists with medical and office supplies inventory and/or ordering.
• Obtains provider or patient signatures on appropriate documents.
• Accepts responsibilities only within scope of practice.
• Maintains and practices professional boundaries with all patient interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize information or data to facilitate easy retrieval and use
• Ability to create a welcoming environment for patients and visitors, demonstrating empathy and respect in all interactions
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations in a calm and professional manner
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations
• Ability to effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner
• Critical thinking skills
• Self-starter; driven to take action without needing prompting
• Ability to communicate and interpret using medical terminology
• Ability to operate general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.)
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other relevant software applications

Eisenhower Health offers a generous benefits package and a matched retirement plan.

Employees are eligible to participate in a benefits program designed to make a difference for you and your family.

From the beginning, this organization formed a culture based on strong values, commitments and a passion for service and professional excellence.

What Our Nurses Say

One of my very favorite things about working at Eisenhower Health is the culture on inclusivity that we have and a strong base for evidence-based practice.

Lori

One of the greatest things about working as a nurse at Eisenhower Health is how much support you get from Administration. We keep on improving the process here. It's a fantastic place to work.

My favorite thing about working at Eisenhower Health is the camaraderie within my unit and with the different departments.