Local Contract Medical Assistant
Newport Beach, CA
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs, Days, Flexible

Position: Medical Assistant
Location: Newport Beach, CA 92660
Shift: Days (5*8)
Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hrs/week 


Duties:
Position Summary: -The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for maintaining a highly professional environment, ensuring a collaborative relationship with patients and physicians. -The MA will assist with the non-clinical tasks required to ensure smooth patient access and flow including scheduling patients which can include follow up office visits, imaging and lab work, preparation of appropriate chart elements. -The responsibilities of this position would also include pre-authorization process and acting as a liaison between the providers and patient. -The Medical Assistant will work collaboratively with staff to ensure all proper records are received and all appropriate testing is completed prior to appointment/surgery date. -The Medical Assistant will provide updates to the staff and patients on timing and status for all the above tasks that could have an impact on the patient s health and/or testing and treatment options. -Ensures even patient flow and continuous communication within Hoag and referring physician offices. -May be required to start at a different location throughout the workweek or travel to multiple sites.

Skills:
Required Skills & Experience: -Graduate of Medical Assistant program. OR -One year previous medical back-office experience, preferably within an acute healthcare system environment. -Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel. -Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Preferred Skills & Experience: -Minimum one (1) year previous medical back-office experience, preferably within an acute healthcare system environment. -Working Knowledge of EPIC or other Electronic Medical Record system EMR . -Qualified bilingual or multilingual candidates.

#CMA1