MEDICAL ASSISTANT II - NEWPORT BEACH OBGYN

Hoag Health System • Newport Beach, CA

448d • $43,680 - $43,680

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is responsible for maintaining a professional environment and ensuring effective communication between patients and physicians. This role involves assisting with non-clinical tasks to facilitate patient access and flow, including scheduling appointments, managing pre-authorization processes, and ensuring all necessary records and tests are completed prior to appointments or surgeries. The Medical Assistant will also provide updates to staff and patients regarding the status of these tasks, contributing to the overall health and treatment options for patients.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent; Graduate of Medical Assistant program or one year previous medical back-office 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in healthcare-related field.
• Minimum one (1) year previous medical back-office experience, preferably within an acute healthcare system environment.
• Working knowledge of EPIC or other Electronic Medical Record system (EMR).
• Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a highly professional environment and collaborative relationship with patients and physicians.
• Assist with scheduling patients for follow-up visits, imaging, and lab work.
• Prepare appropriate chart elements and manage the pre-authorization process.
• Act as a liaison between providers and patients.
• Ensure all proper records are received and appropriate testing is completed prior to appointments or surgeries.
• Provide updates to staff and patients on timing and status of tasks affecting patient health and treatment options.
• Ensure even patient flow and continuous communication within Hoag and referring physician offices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $21.84 - $33.59 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees