MEDICAL ASSISTANT - LAGUNA HILLS FAMILY MEDICINE

Position Overview

Compensation: Salary Range: $21.4400 - $33.1600 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for maintaining a highly professional environment while ensuring a collaborative relationship with patients and physicians. This role includes assisting with non-clinical tasks to guarantee smooth patient access and flow, which involves scheduling appointments, managing pre-authorization processes, and acting as a liaison between providers and patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional environment and foster collaborative relationships with patients and physicians.
• Assist with non-clinical tasks including scheduling for follow-up office visits, imaging, lab work, and chart preparation.
• Manage the pre-authorization process and serve as a liaison between providers and patients.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure appropriate records are received and required testing is completed before appointments or surgeries.
• Provide timely updates regarding patient flow, testing, and treatment options to both staff and patients.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or one year of previous medical back-office experience in an acute healthcare system.
• Basic keyboarding skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Current BLS Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field.
• Minimum one year of previous medical back-office experience in an acute healthcare system environment.
• Working knowledge of EPIC or other Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
• Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates.
• Medical Assistant Certification
• CPR Certification (required or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Current Limited Phlebotomy Certification