Multi-Specialty Medical Assistant: Front & Back Office Travel

UNITED MEDICAL DOCTORS; Los Alamitos, Long Beach (CA, CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED MEDICAL DOCTORS in Los Alamitos, CA is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join a fast-paced multi-specialty practice. The role combines front-office administration with back-office clinical duties and requires travel between Los Alamitos and Long Beach locations.

The ideal candidate will have 1 year of MA experience, be comfortable supporting administrative and clinical operations, and be proficient with EMR systems to ensure quality patient care across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant diploma or certificate from an accredited program preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Experience performing both front-office and back-office duties strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in patients in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Verify patient demographics, insurance information, and required documentation.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments.
• Answer incoming calls, route messages, and assist patients with general questions.
• Collect copayments and other patient payments as applicable.
• Assist with referrals, authorizations, prescription requests, and medical record requests.
• Check patients out and coordinate follow-up appointments as directed.
• Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Obtain and document patient histories, vital signs, medications, allergies, and other clinical information.
• Assist physicians and providers with examinations and in-office procedures.
• Perform clinical procedures within scope of practice.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, supplies, and equipment.
• Collect, prepare, and properly label laboratory specimens.
• Perform point-of-care testing and assist with laboratory procedures as directed.
• Administer medications and injections within scope of practice and applicable regulations.
• Provide patient education and post-procedure instructions as directed by the provider.
• Document patient care accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Communicate laboratory and diagnostic results to patients according to provider instructions and office protocols.
• Maintain infection-control, sterilization, and safety standards.
• Monitor and stock clinical and office supplies.
• Coordinate with providers and staff to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Travel between the Los Alamitos and Long Beach offices as scheduled.
• Assist with maintaining consistent front- and back-office workflows across both locations.
• Perform other administrative and clinical duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant diploma/certificate

Tools

EMR systems

Basic computer skills

Job description

UNITED MEDICAL DOCTORS in Los Alamitos, CA is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join a fast-paced multi-specialty practice. The role combines front-office administration with back-office clinical duties and requires travel between Los Alamitos and Long Beach locations.

The ideal candidate will have 1 year of MA experience, be comfortable supporting administrative and clinical operations, and be proficient with EMR systems to ensure quality patient care across multiple sites.