Medical Assistant - FT Days - Arcadia Peds

About the role

As a member of the patient care team, the Medical Assistant is responsible for positive patient relations, proper telephone communication, verification of patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of visit. The Medical Assistant also prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summary. This position includes training for appointment scheduling and routine duties associated with the collection and maintenance of current patient demographics and insurance information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive patient relations and proper telephone communication.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patients and confirming purpose of visit.
• Prepare patients for examination: perform preliminary physical tests, take blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and report patient history summary.
• Perform appointment scheduling.
• Collect and maintain current patient demographics and insurance information.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required; Associate’s Degree/College Diploma preferred.
• 1 year experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferred.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association preferred.
• Current Certified Registered Medical Assistant issued by the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants preferred.

Skills

• Technical: Ability to apply knowledge of information software and/or hardware to provide solutions and/or support; preference for experience with CS‑Link/Epic Healthcare.
• Other: Demonstrated ability to prepare patients for examination (preliminary physical tests, vitals, history summary); expertise in medical insurance, referral processes, and benefit plans.
• Communication: Ability to convey and receive written/verbal information to/from various audiences; basic knowledge to transcribe patient care as directed by a physician; proficiency in typing, spelling, punctuation, grammar of medical terminology; understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments needed for accurate transcription.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

Pay

The estimated base rate for this position is $25.00 – $36.36 per hour. Additional compensation may be available through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc.

Schedule

Shift duration: 8 hours; primary shift: Days; time type: Full time.