Medical Assistant III: Hoag Urgent Care

Primary Duties And Responsibilities The Medical Assistant III (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. Job Description Primary Duties And Responsibilities The Medical Assistant III (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. This includes but is not limited to the following tasks: Scheduling patients which can include follow up office visits, imaging and lab work Preparation of appropriate chart elements Checking vital signs Rooming patients Assisting with procedures The non-clinical 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. Oncology And Specialty Clinics Follows clinic guidelines for handling instruments and equipment utilized in clinic procedures. Qualifications Education and Experience Required: High school graduate or equivalent GED, Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent medical back‑office experience as defined below Ability to anticipate provider needs/ critical thinking skills that come from experience HMG/OCW HMG Primary Care: Must have 8 years experience in Primary Care. HMG Specialty Care : Must have 4 years experience in the same specialty area. OCW: Must have 4 years experience in OBGYN. HUC Hoag Urgent Care: Must have 8 years experience in Primary Care or Urgent Care. Diabetes Center Must have 8 years' experience as Medical Assistant Oncology/Gastro/Digestive/Pain Management Specialty Clinics Must have 3+ years' experience as Medical Assistant License Required N/A License Preferred N/A Certifications Required Current BLS (AHA) Certification Pain Management Center National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) or California specific CPT I Diabetes Center CPTI-CPT-Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Employees hired into role prior to 3/16/2025 are grandfathered into their position and must obtain the CPTI within 210 days to remain in their position) Certifications Preferred Medical Assistant Certification CPR certification Diabetes, Oncology, Gastro, Digestive Specialty Clinics Current Limited Phlebotomy Certification About Us Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year. For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes. Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California. To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: . Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hoag Health System