Medical Assistant

Comprehensive Cardiovascular Center of Coachella Valley

La Quinta, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Medical Assistant, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electrocardiogram, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Medical Assistance, Medical Equipment, Medical Office, Medical Office Administration, Medical Products, Medical Tests, Medical Treatment, Medications, Medicine, Needs Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Registration, Reconciliation, Spanish Language, Telephone Skills, Test Equipment, Time Management
LOCATION
La Quinta, CA
POSTED
3 days ago
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Free food & snacks
  • Paid time off

 Benefits/Perks
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Great Work Environment
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team! As a Medical Assistant, you will be preparing for each patient visit by preparing charts and pulling records and reports before their arrival, providing routine support alongside medical staff, and assisting with keeping track of tests and lab reporting to ensure everything arrives on time and the patient is kept informed on their condition and care. You will also be helping manage the inventory of medical supplies, setting up medical and testing equipment, and cleaning instruments and rooms after patient use. You will be answering phones, registering new patients, verifying insurance, and obtaining prior authorization for tests and procedures. The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, be detail oriented, demonstrate commitment to quality patient care, be diligent in documentation, an interest in learning more about a working medical environment, and has previous medical office experience. 


Responsibilities 
  • Prepare for the patient visit, including pulling records and notes, as well as setting up medical equipment
  • Clean any instruments and equipment after use
  • Answer phones and field questions about medical issues, identifying visit needs
  • Assist doctors with basic medical care and procedures
  • Track lab results and handle basic medical office duties
  • Obtain vitals accurately and perform EKG's
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Verify insurance eligibility
  • Obtain prior authorization for tests and procedures
Qualifications
  • BLS Certification or Certified Medical Assistant desired
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Spanish language skills strongly preferred 

About the Company

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Comprehensive Cardiovascular Center of Coachella Valley