Outpatient Care Technician & Front Desk Support

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health in Escondido, CA is seeking an organized Medical Assistant to support outpatient rehabilitation services. You will register patients, input data, schedule visits, and assist clinicians with equipment and supplies, ensuring a smooth workflow in a fast-paced clinic.

The role requires a Medical Assistant certificate or related degree with recent front/back office experience; Spanish bilingual ability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Medical Assistant Certificate or Bachelor's degree in a health-related field with relevant front and back office experience in the past 12 months or completion of a Medical Assistant certificate program within the past year with 150+ hours internship
• Preferred Education: Not Applicable
• Minimum Experience: Front and back office experience in the past 12 months or 150+ hours internship in the past 12 months
• Preferred Experience: Orthopedic, pulmonary, cardiology and/or neurological MD office clinic experience; bilingual Spanish preferred
• Required Certification: Certified CA State Medical Assistant (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective public relations with patients and the health team.
• Assist Therapist/Technician with equipment setup, maintenance, and transport of supplies and medications.
• Clean and maintain outpatient clinic and patient care areas.
• Register patients and input data in the computer system.
• Schedule appointments with strong phone and customer service skills.
• Process, track, and verify department paperwork as assigned.
• Follow Palomar Health rules, policies, and applicable laws.

Job description

Palomar Health in Escondido, CA is seeking an organized Medical Assistant to support outpatient rehabilitation services. You will register patients, input data, schedule visits, and assist clinicians with equipment and supplies, ensuring a smooth workflow in a fast-paced clinic.

The role requires a Medical Assistant certificate or related degree with recent front/back office experience; Spanish bilingual ability is preferred.