Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Medical Assistant / Clinical Coordinator (Full-Time)

Goleta, CA

About Us

We are a provider-owned, growing multi-specialty outpatient practice serving patients throughout Santa Barbara County. Our providers currently include two board-certified surgeons and a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner.

We provide comprehensive outpatient care including general surgery, trauma follow-up, wound care, women's health services, office procedures, and care coordination. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient-centered care while maintaining a supportive, team-oriented work environment.

We are seeking a full-time Medical Assistant who is dependable, organized, compassionate, and motivated to grow with our practice.

Position Summary

The Lead Medical Assistant / Clinical Coordinator plays a key role in supporting both clinical and administrative operations. This position works closely with providers to ensure efficient office workflow, outstanding patient care, and seamless coordination of referrals, procedures, and follow-up care.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Medical Assistant who enjoys taking ownership of responsibilities and wants to be an integral member of a growing healthcare team.

Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Room patients and obtain vital signs
• Document medical histories, medications, and chief complaints
• Prepare patients for examinations and office procedures
• Assist providers with in-office procedures
• Perform wound care and dressing changes under provider direction
• Provide patient education and postoperative instructions
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms
• Sterilize and process instruments according to office protocols
• Coordinate laboratory specimens and diagnostic testing

Clinical Coordination & Administrative Duties

• Schedule appointments, procedures, and surgeries
• Coordinate referrals, imaging studies, and specialist consultations
• Process insurance authorizations and related documentation
• Manage incoming records, faxes, and clinical paperwork
• Track laboratory and imaging results
• Communicate with patients regarding appointments, testing, and care plans
• Assist with patient follow-up and care coordination
• Manage provider task queues and patient messages
• Utilize electronic medical records (EMR) for documentation and communication

Qualifications

Required

• Medical Assistant certification or equivalent clinical experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Professional demeanor and patient-centered attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with computers and electronic medical records
• Bilingual English/Spanish required

Preferred

• Experience in a surgical, orthopedic, wound care, emergency medicine, women's health, or specialty medical practice
• Experience with referrals, prior authorizations, and surgery scheduling
• Familiarity with EPIC/Tebra/Kareo or similar EMR systems