MEDICAL ASSISTANT - SAN CLEMENTE FAMILY MEDICINE

Hoag Hospital Irvine; San Clemente (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their San Clemente Family Medicine team. This role involves providing essential support to ensure a seamless patient experience, managing non-clinical tasks, and maintaining effective communication between patients and healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical assistance, proficiency in office software, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a renowned healthcare organization that values collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Medical Assistant program graduate preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and keyboarding skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling patients and managing non-clinical tasks.
• Ensure smooth patient flow and communication with staff and physicians.

Skills

Basic keyboarding skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Bilingual or multilingual abilities

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EPIC or other Electronic Medical Record system

Job description

MEDICAL ASSISTANT - SAN CLEMENTE FAMILY MEDICINE

Department: Allied Health

Status: Full Time

Shift: 1st

Remote or Onsite: Onsite

Location: San Clemente, CA, US, 92672

Salary Range: $20.8200-$32.0300/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 highly professional environment, ensuring a collaborative relationship with patients and physicians. The MA will assist with the non-clinical tasks required to ensure smooth patient access and flow including scheduling patients which can include follow up office visits, imaging and lab work, preparation of appropriate chart elements. The responsibilities of this position would also include pre-authorization process and acting as a liaison between the providers and patient. The Medical Assistant will work collaboratively with staff to ensure all proper records are received and all appropriate testing is completed prior to appointment/surgery date. The Medical Assistant will provide updates to the staff and patients on timing and status for all the above tasks that could have an impact on the patient’s health and/or testing and treatment options. Ensures even patient flow and continuous communication within Hoag and referring physician offices.

Education and Experience

Required:

1. High school graduate or equivalent; Graduate of Medical Assistant program or one year previous medical back-office experience, preferably within an acute healthcare system environment.
2. Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
3. Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Preferred:

1. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field.
2. Minimum one (1) year previous medical back-office experience, preferably within an acute healthcare system environment.
3. Working Knowledge of EPIC or other Electronic Medical Record system ‘EMR’.
4. Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates.

Certifications Required

1. Current BLS Certification.

Certifications Preferred

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

About Hoag

Hoag is a nonprofit, regional healthcare delivery system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 15 urgent care facilities, 10 health and wellness centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes seven institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, spine, women's health, and orthopedics through Hoag's affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest-ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information about Hoag careers, visit careers.hoag.org.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

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