Medical Assistant - Foothill Ranch, United States - staffchase
Description
Job Title :
Medical Assistant
Location:
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Shift Time:
M-F 8am-5pm
Position Summary:
- The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for maintaining a highly professional environment, ensuring a collaborative relationship with patients and physicians.
- The MA will assist with the nonclinical tasks required to ensure smooth patient access and flow including scheduling patients which can include follow up office visits, imaging and lab work, preparation of appropriate chart elements.
- The responsibilities of this position would also include preauthorization process and acting as a liaison between the providers and patient.
- The Medical Assistant will work collaboratively with staff to ensure all proper records are received and all appropriate testing is completed prior to appointment/surgery date.
- The Medical Assistant will provide updates to the staff and patients on timing and status for all the above tasks that could have an impact on the patient's health and/or testing and treatment options.
- Ensures even patient flow and continuous communication within Hoag and referring physician offices.
Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum one (1) year previous medical backoffice experience, preferably within an acute healthcare system environment.
- Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
- Working Knowledge of EPIC or other Electronic Medical Record system 'EMR'.
Education:
Required Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent; Graduate of Medical Assistant program or one year previous medical backoffice experience, preferably within an acute healthcare system environment.
Preferred Education:
- Associate or Bachelors' degree in healthcarerelated field.
Preferred
Certifications:
Medical assistant.
BLS
Job Types:
Full-time, Contract
Pay:
$ $28.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Inperson
Ability to Relocate:
- Foothill Ranch, CA 92610: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
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