Job Summary
The Medical Assistant supports clinic operations by coordinating patient appointments, preparing patients for visits, and assisting communication between patients and healthcare providers. The role also helps ensure that required authorizations, tests, and medical records are in place before appointments.
Responsibilities
- Schedule patient visits and prepare patients for appointments by completing rooming tasks.
- Collect and document vital signs.
- Serve as a liaison between patients and providers, helping information flow smoothly.
- Process pre-authorizations and confirm required testing and records are completed before scheduled visits.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduation from a Medical Assistant program or equivalent back-office experience.
- Current BLS certification.
- Experience working in a specialty clinic is preferred.
Hoag provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
