Medical Assistant/Carmel Valley/Oceanside
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Healthcare
Medical Assistant
Overview
Description
Position Title: Medical Assistant
Hourly Range: $19.00 - $23.00 (based on level of experience)
Locations: Carmel Valley — 12395 El Camino Real, Suite 209, San Diego, CA 92130;
Oceanside — 3230 Waring Court, Suite C, Oceanside, CA 92056
Employment Type: Full Time
Typical
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
About Us
Dr. Pegah Mashayekhi, also known as Dr. PM, is a triple board-certified physician specializing in Sleep Medicine and Obesity Medicine. With a history of providing exceptional care at Palomar Health Medical Group since 2016, Dr. Mashayekhi opened a practice solely hers since 05/2024. Beyond her medical practice, Dr. Mashayekhi is committed to lifelong learning and guiding patients towards healthier lifestyles. Her interests include education, health advocacy, in addition to sleep disorders, obesity and their associations with chronic diseases.
Sleep and Wellness Medical Center you will find a great work environment where you can learn and improve your clinical skills. We are looking for a motivated candidate who is a self-starter, tech-savvy and able to multi-task. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the physician by accurately documenting patient encounters and ensuring that medical records are maintained with precision.
Your contributions will be vital in enhancing the efficiency of our clinical operations. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a career in the medical field.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care and administrative support within our medical facility. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and is committed to ensuring the well-being of our patients. This position will perform Medical Assistant duties focused in the front office role.
As a new practice, we want our employees to be cross-trained for proficiency and to better assist our patients.
- Demonstrates strong multitasking abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and thrives in a fast‑paced clinical environment
- Accurately obtains and records patient vital signs
- Coordinates and schedules both virtual and in‑person patient appointments
- Manages insurance-related tasks including eligibility verification, prior authorization requests, and patient check‑in procedures
- Supports new and returning patients throughout the intake and re‑establishment process
- Assists providers with documenting History of Present Illness (HPI) notes
- Proficient in navigating and updating Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
- Prepares and organizes patient charts, including sleep study documentation, lab results, and CURES verification
- Provides comprehensive medical administrative support: answering phone calls, scanning and uploading documents, communicating results and orders to patients, documenting all patient interactions, processing prescription refills, and coordinating orders for sleep studies, CPAP equipment, referrals, and laboratory testing
Job Duties
- Acquiring CPAP data downloads and collaborating closely with local Durable Medical Equipment (DME) providers.
- Request through Insurances portal authorizations for office visits, sleep studies, specialty medications authorizations, etc.
- Front office experience in a medical office, with some experience with insurances, eligibility verification, prior authorizations request, scheduling and checking in process of patients.
- Training in the use of CPAP masks and assisting patients with fitting sample PAP masks.
- Experience in sleep medicine, psychiatry/behavioral health, neurology, pulmonology, cardiology or ENT is a plus.
- Fast typing skills and experience with Microsoft Applications like Outlook and Teams
- Previous experience as a Medical Assistant or in a comparable role within the healthcare sector is beneficial.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to ensure effective interactions with patients and team members.
- Strong organizational skills and…
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