Medical Assistant

Job Responsibilities | Medical assistants are cross-trained to perform administrative and clinical duties.

Here is a quick overview:

Clinical Duties (may include, but not limited to):

• Taking medical histories
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients
• Preparing patients for examinations
• Assisting the physician during examinations
• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
• Performing basic laboratory tests
• Instructing patients about medication and special diets
• Transmitting prescription refills as directed
• Phlebotomy

Administrative Duties (may include, but not limited to):

• Using computer applications (EPIC EMR)
• Answering telephones
• Welcoming patients
• Updating and filing patient medical records
• Coding and filling out insurance forms
• Scheduling appointments
• Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Handling correspondence, obtaining authorizations/referrals

Patient Liaison | Medical assistants are instrumental in helping patients feel at ease in the physician’s office and often explain the physician's instructions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Pet insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Otolaryngology
• Plastic Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Outpatient
• Private practice

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• The surgeon's clinic schedule is Monday and Tuesdays-Carlsbad, Wednesdays and Thursdays-Sorrento Valley, Fridays- any clinic office. First Wednesday of each month, clinic will be in the Chula Vista office. The candidate will be responsible for traveling to these locations. Mileage will be reimbursed.

Experience:

• medical assisting: 2 years (Required)
• EPIC EMR systems: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person