Medical Assistant (Per Diem) - Montage Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Montage Health•Monterey, CA

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Clinic Manager, the Medical Assistant supports high-quality patient care at Montage Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. The role prepares patients for provider evaluations by taking vital signs, recording information, and assisting with wound care, injections, and minor procedures. It coordinates patient flow, helps ensure efficient use of facility and provider time, and maintains treatment rooms. The Medical Assistant also assists with surgery scheduling, obtaining authorizations for diagnostics and Durable Medical Equipment, and ensuring required clearances are in place. Administrative duties include answering phone calls, responding to emails, and following up promptly on flagged items in the system. The position maintains medical-supply inventory, helps keep treatment rooms and other areas clean, and participates in training new employees. The role works closely with clinical and administrative teams to support smooth operations and excellent patient care. Strong organization, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and commitment to patient confidentiality are important to maintaining a safe, efficient, and clean workplace and ensuring equipment is used properly and supplies are adequately stocked.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience working in a surgical specialty clinic or CCMA/CMAC certification as listed below.
One-year certificate from a college or technical school, and minimum one-year related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook.
Computer literacy and comfort using office machines and filing systems.
Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, adjust to changing deadlines, and handle emergency situations or shifting priorities.
Attention to detail, conscientiousness, and strong follow-through.
Excellent telephone communication skills for professional interactions with patients and staff.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to manage cash transactions and accurately reconcile cash drawer balances with computer system reports.
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner while maintaining high-quality results.
Commitment to patient confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

CPR/BLS certification preferred.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) preferred.
Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) from the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for provider evaluations by taking vital signs and recording information.
Assist with wound care, injections, and minor procedures.
Coordinate patient flow and help ensure efficient use of facility and provider time.
Maintain treatment rooms and ensure equipment is used properly.
Assist with scheduling surgeries.
Obtain authorizations for diagnostics and Durable Medical Equipment and ensure required clearances are in place.
Answer phone calls, respond to emails, and follow up promptly on flagged items in the system.
Maintain medical-supply inventory and help keep treatment rooms and other areas clean.
Participate in training new employees.
Work with clinical and administrative teams to support smooth operations and excellent patient care.