Salary Range : $26.5700 - $40.8500 / hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities :
The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for tasks that ensure smooth patient access and flow. Responsibilities include recording patient information such as vital signs, weight and changes in medical history, preparing items necessary for the visit like consents and special equipment, and assisting the provider during the examinations.
Cleans and prepares exam rooms and sterilizes instruments per protocol, prepares and administers medications for patients as directed by the physician and completes prescription refills.
Follows standardized procedures for giving injections to patients. Keeps the office running smoothly by answering phones, greeting patients, updating medical charts and records, handles pre-authorization process, matches patients' insurance information with correct provider for the services needed, and orders laboratory services.
The Medical Assistant provides updates to the staff and patients on timing and status for all the above tasks and ensures even patient flow and continuous communication within Hoag and referring physician offices.
Protects patient confidentiality and follows procedures for handling confidential information. Performs other duties as assigned.
Additionally, the lead coaches and directs activities of Back Office Assistants to ensure smooth operations. Counsels and / or assists with progressive disciplinary process as needed and coaches to correct deficiencies / improve performance.
Coordinates / participates in the interview and selection process of new Back Office Assistant team members. Verifies daily / weekly / monthly logs.
Responsible for monitoring patient flow. Performs other duties as assigned.
May be required to start at a different location throughout the workweek or travel to multiple sites.
Education and Experience :
Required :
High school graduate or equivalent or GED,
Graduate of Medical Assistant program OR equivalent work experience
Three plus years in healthcare-related field AND a minimum of three plus years previous experience within an acute healthcare system environment
Intermediate keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel
Knowledge of medical terminology
Preferred :
Associate or Bachelors' degree in healthcare-related field
Working Knowledge of EPIC or other Electronic Medical Record system 'EMR'
Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates
About Hoag
Hoag is a nonprofit, regional healthcare delivery system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 15 urgent care facilities, 10 health and wellness centers, and two award-winning hospitals.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes seven institutes providing specialized services in the following areas : cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, spine, women's health, and orthopedics through Hoag's affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four ambulatory surgical centers.
Hoag is the highest-ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
For more information about Hoag careers, visit careers.hoag.org.
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
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