Orthopedic Medical Assistant - Front/Back Office, Float Pool

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Downey Hospital seeks a Medical Assistant to work under supervision, performing diverse patient-related duties and maintaining up-to-date scope practices. The position may require floating between departments and occasional travel, with responsibility for processing referrals and keeping accurate records.

Qualified candidates will have fluency in English, a valid California driver’s license if in Float Pool, and AHA BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• CA Driver’s License required if hiring into Float Pool.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a variety of clinical tasks under supervision.
• Float between departments as needed and travel periodically.
• Process outside referrals including HMO and PPO; maintain records and notify parties of outcomes.
• Strong focus on patient safety, infection control, and accurate documentation.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

English fluency

AHA BLS

EHR proficiency

Medical terminology

Cash handling

Strong communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program

CA Driver’s License

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

PIH Health Downey Hospital seeks a Medical Assistant to work under supervision, performing diverse patient-related duties and maintaining up-to-date scope practices. The position may require floating between departments and occasional travel, with responsibility for processing referrals and keeping accurate records.

Qualified candidates will have fluency in English, a valid California driver’s license if in Float Pool, and AHA BLS certification.