Medical Assistant - Laguna Hills Family Medicine

Salary Range: $21.44 - $33.16/hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for maintaining a professional environment and fostering a collaborative relationship with patients and physicians. The MA assists with non-clinical tasks to ensure smooth patient access and flow, including scheduling follow-up visits, imaging, lab work, and preparing chart elements. The role also involves managing pre-authorization processes and acting as a liaison between providers and patients. The Medical Assistant works with staff to ensure all records are received and testing is completed prior to appointments or surgeries.

Additionally, the MA provides updates on timing and status of tasks impacting patient health, testing, and treatment options, ensuring continuous communication within Hoag and with referring physicians.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduate of a Medical Assistant program or one year of previous medical back-office experience, preferably in an acute healthcare setting.
• Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Preferred:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field.
• At least one year of previous medical back-office experience, preferably in an acute healthcare setting.
• Working knowledge of EPIC or other EMR systems.
• Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates.

Required:

• Current BLS Certification.

Preferred:

• Medical Assistant Certification.
• CPR certification (willing to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Current Limited Phlebotomy Certification.

Hoag is a nonprofit healthcare system in Orange County, California, comprising 1,800 physicians, 15 urgent care facilities, 10 health and wellness centers, and two hospitals. It offers specialized services in cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, spine, women's health, and orthopedics through its affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute. Hoag is ranked as the highest hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and is the only hospital in Orange County ranked in the Top 10 in California.

It is also a Magnet hospital, recognized for nursing excellence. For more information, visit careers.hoag.org.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We hire a diverse workforce to help employees reach their full potential and achieve organizational objectives.