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

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 55,944 - 68,376; Part time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant / Patient Care Coordinator for its UCR Health clinics in Riverside, CA. This part-time position requires performing administrative and medical support, including escorting patients, taking vital signs, and scheduling appointments.

Applicants must have current work authorization and cannot be sponsored for employment visas. This role offers a chance to contribute to efficient day-to-day operations and ensure a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• Current work authorization required; UCR does not sponsor employment visas.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical, technical, and administrative support services.
• Escort patients, record vital signs, and assist in procedures.
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendars.
• Greet patients, collect information, and update records.
• Verify insurance and handle visit payments.
• Perform clerical tasks like filing and data entry.
• Work in various UCR Health clinics in Riverside, CA.

Job description

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

Priority Application Deadline: 07/13/2026

Key Details

• Job ID: 37661500
• Category: Healthcare
• Organization: UCR Health
• Department: UCRH Clinic La Quinta
• Location: Riverside Area
• Salary: $62,160 - $62,160
• Hourly Rate: $29.77
• Date Posted: June 26, 2026
• Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
• Schedule: 8 AM – 5 PM
• Full/Part Time: Part time
• Level of Supervision: Supervision
• Personnel Program Code: Professional & Support Staff
• Other Information: Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No; UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

• Perform medical, technical, and administrative support services to facilitate efficient day‑to‑day operations and ensure a positive patient experience.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, take and record vital signs and medical histories, prepare patients for examination, and assist in procedures as directed by physicians.
• Schedule patient appointments in coordination with provider availability and maintain appointment calendars.
• Greet patients at check‑in, collect patient information, update and maintain electronic medical records.
• Verify insurance, handle visit payments, and manage inventory to support clinic operations.
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, data entry, and other administrative duties as needed.
• Work in various UCR Health clinics in Riverside, CA and may float to other locations as requested.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have current work authorization; UCR does not sponsor employment visas.