Per Diem Medical Assistant / Patient Care Coordinator (La Quinta, CA)

University of California-Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 33,834 - 48,188; Part time

Job summary

The University of California-Riverside is seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator to work in various clinics across Riverside, CA. This role involves both clinical duties such as escorting patients and recording vital signs, as well as administrative tasks like scheduling appointments and managing patient records.

This unique position allows for work in different specialties on a per diem basis, ensuring a flexible schedule while contributing to patient care and clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Current work authorization required for UCR staff position.
• Experience in administrative support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms.
• Record vital signs and medical histories.
• Prepare patients for examination.
• Assist in procedures.
• Schedule patient appointments.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs measurement

Clerical tasks

Communication

Job description

The Medical Assistant / Patient Care Coordinator employees will have the opportunity to work in different clinics and specialties on a per diem basis.

This position performs medical, technical, and administrative support services to contribute to the efficient day-to-day operations, providing a positive patient experience.

Clinical Duties

• Escort patients to exam rooms
• Take and record vital signs and medical histories
• Prepare patients for examination
• Assist in procedures
• Other duties as directed by physician

Administrative Responsibilities

Provides administrative support to the providers and interacts with patients by scheduling patient appointments in tandem with the provider availability, interacting with patients in person and on the phone, answering clinic phone, greeting patients at check‑in, collecting patient information, updating/maintaining electronic records, verifying insurance, handling visit payments, ensuring the clinic has needed inventory for operation, and performing clerical tasks.

This position will be primarily assigned to our clinics in Riverside, CA; but on occasion it may also be requested to float as needed to other UCR Health clinic locations. Per diem appointees may be scheduled on a pre‑scheduled basis or as needed on a day‑to‑day basis, or called off from a pre‑established schedule as determined by the University and clinical operation needs.

Full salary range for the Per Diem Medical Assistant / Patient Care Coordinator is $29.77 per hour. Salary offers are based on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Qualifications

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

Employment Policies

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.