Per Diem Medical Assistant & Patient Care Coordinator

UC Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside's UCR Health is seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant / Patient Care Coordinator to support patient flow and administrative tasks in the Riverside Area clinic.

Responsibilities include escorting patients, taking vitals, preparing for exams, scheduling appointments, managing in-basket, updating records, and handling insurance verification and prior authorizations.

Qualifications

• Performs clinical support including vital signs, patient prep and rooming.
• Prepares patients for examinations and assists clinicians during procedures.
• Interacts with patients by phone and in person to schedule appointments and relay information.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and document vitals and histories.
• Schedule appointments in coordination with provider availability.
• Manage in-basket, faxes, and patient information updates in electronic records.
• Verify insurance and obtain prior authorizations as needed.
• Support inventory and clerical tasks to ensure smooth clinic operations.

Skills

Vital signs

Scheduling

Patient care

Medical terminology

Tools

EMR/EHR

Insurance verification systems

Job description

The University of California, Riverside's UCR Health is seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant / Patient Care Coordinator to support patient flow and administrative tasks in the Riverside Area clinic.

Responsibilities include escorting patients, taking vitals, preparing for exams, scheduling appointments, managing in-basket, updating records, and handling insurance verification and prior authorizations.