Medical Assistant II - Glendale Gyn Onc - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

About the role

The Medical Assistant II supports medical care providers in an outpatient/clinic setting, performing a variety of duties including patient care, documentation, administrative tasks, and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Accurately document and update patient's medical history and other medical information in electronic and/or paper medical records.
• Perform necessary tests and screenings as ordered by providers.
• Administer immunizations and injections, and comply with immunization and medication handling policies.
• Prepare and assist with minor procedures, set up instruments and medications, and prepare instruments for reprocessing.
• Handle patient requests for prescription refills, verify insurance coverage, and schedule appointments.
• Assist with patient education and provide patient care, including monitoring symptoms and reactions.
• Manage daily clinic operations, ensuring smooth patient flow and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
• Interact with patients, staff, and providers, triaging issues and resolving problems related to billing, appointments, and medical records.
• Support providers with schedule changes and perform administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and communication.
• Collaborate with insurance carriers to ensure accurate coverage and pre-authorizations.
• Document and update patient information in electronic and paper systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Perform routine maintenance on clinic equipment and ensure supplies are stocked and accounted for.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma program.
• One year of experience in an outpatient or ambulatory clinic setting.
• Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ability to analyze clinical and administrative information and determine appropriate actions.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and disease processes.
• Working knowledge of insurance verification and pre-registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduated from an approved Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma program.
• One year of experience in an outpatient or ambulatory clinic setting.
• Specialized/technical training in medical assisting.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMRs).
• Ability to analyze and interpret clinical and administrative information.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes.
• Experience with insurance verification and pre-registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.

Skills

• Medical assisting skills.
• Electronic medical record (EMR) proficiency.
• Insurance verification and pre-registration.
• Documentation and record-keeping.
• Administrative support.
• Equipment maintenance and cleaning.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and multitasking.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$22.00 - $34.18 per hour

Schedule

N/A