The job below is no longer available.
You might also like
in Santa Maria, CA
$21est. per hour Redwood Family Care Network • 2h agoUrgently hiring 15.7 mi Use left and right arrow keys to navigate- $21
est. per hour Redwood Family Care Network • 2h agoUrgently hiring 18.2 mi Use left and right arrow keys to navigate - $19
est. per hour - $18.15 - $28.05
Verified per hour Macys • 1h agoExcellent pay Urgently hiring Use left and right arrow keys to navigate - $18.15 - $28.05
Verified per hour Macys • 1h agoExcellent pay Urgently hiring Use left and right arrow keys to navigate
Receptionist / Medical Assistant (Full Time)
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria, California |
About this job
Position Overview:
In keeping with the Pacific Central Coast Health Center's philosophy, the Receptionist/Medical Assistant, under the direction of the Director of Operations and site coordinator, will assist licensed medical staff in the preparation of
patients for delivery of services utilizing basic administrative clerical and technical skills. Duties include but are not limited to: Front Office - handling incoming calls and direct them as necessary. Register and pre-register patients, ensure
insurance authorizations have been obtained if required. Schedule appointments and coordinate procedures as necessary.
Inform and educate patients on preparations for scheduled exams. Enter orders using computer system and handle super-bill as necessary. Take payments. Back Office - assist with procedures as needed, process specimens/lab samples
as needed and take vital signs.
Minimum Requirements:
* One - three years experience working in a health clinic setting or physician office, required.
* BLS required.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Phlebotomy certification preferred.
* Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
* Bilingual, Spanish speaking, preferred.
Special Skills:
* Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective workingrelationships.
* Demonstrates knowledge of the principles, standard practices,procedures and equipment utilized in front and back office medical management.
* Ability to coordinate patient care
* Computer skills in Excel, Word and electronic medical records
* Knowledge of medical terminology and basic procedures.
* Self-motivated and able to achieve results through good organizational skills.
* Reacts calmly and efficiently in emergencies and unpredictable situations.
About Dignity Health
Dignity Health, one of the nation's five largest health care systems, is a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 55,000 employees, and more than 380 care centers, including hospitals, urgent and occupational care, imaging centers, home health, and primary care clinics. Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved. In 2013, Dignity Health provided nearly $1.7 billion in charitable care and services. For more information, please visit our website at www.dignityhealth.org. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
About Pacific Central Coast Health Centers
Midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco reside the charming Central Coast communities of Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, and Arroyo Grande. Here, the mission of Dignity Health can be found at Marian Regional Medical Center, French Hospital Medical Center, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and Pacific Central Coast Health Center's (PHC).
PHC organization was formed to provide the management, organizational and operational support for community clinics. The philosophy guiding PHC's practice is to provide the ideal environment for health care delivery. The team approach to patient care is inherent in a group practice environment. Every employee of PHC is a team member who can affect patient care profoundly, either in a positive or a negative sense. Many patients, due to illness, are not at their best and there may be difficult management problems. Tact, understanding, support and patience are essential to a good patient-physician relationship. Each employee is encouraged to contribute toward this successful relationship.
In keeping with the Pacific Central Coast Health Center's philosophy, the Receptionist/Medical Assistant, under the direction of the Director of Operations and site coordinator, will assist licensed medical staff in the preparation of
patients for delivery of services utilizing basic administrative clerical and technical skills. Duties include but are not limited to: Front Office - handling incoming calls and direct them as necessary. Register and pre-register patients, ensure
insurance authorizations have been obtained if required. Schedule appointments and coordinate procedures as necessary.
Inform and educate patients on preparations for scheduled exams. Enter orders using computer system and handle super-bill as necessary. Take payments. Back Office - assist with procedures as needed, process specimens/lab samples
as needed and take vital signs.
Minimum Requirements:
* One - three years experience working in a health clinic setting or physician office, required.
* BLS required.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Phlebotomy certification preferred.
* Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
* Bilingual, Spanish speaking, preferred.
Special Skills:
* Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective workingrelationships.
* Demonstrates knowledge of the principles, standard practices,procedures and equipment utilized in front and back office medical management.
* Ability to coordinate patient care
* Computer skills in Excel, Word and electronic medical records
* Knowledge of medical terminology and basic procedures.
* Self-motivated and able to achieve results through good organizational skills.
* Reacts calmly and efficiently in emergencies and unpredictable situations.
About Dignity Health
Dignity Health, one of the nation's five largest health care systems, is a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 55,000 employees, and more than 380 care centers, including hospitals, urgent and occupational care, imaging centers, home health, and primary care clinics. Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved. In 2013, Dignity Health provided nearly $1.7 billion in charitable care and services. For more information, please visit our website at www.dignityhealth.org. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
About Pacific Central Coast Health Centers
Midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco reside the charming Central Coast communities of Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, and Arroyo Grande. Here, the mission of Dignity Health can be found at Marian Regional Medical Center, French Hospital Medical Center, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and Pacific Central Coast Health Center's (PHC).
PHC organization was formed to provide the management, organizational and operational support for community clinics. The philosophy guiding PHC's practice is to provide the ideal environment for health care delivery. The team approach to patient care is inherent in a group practice environment. Every employee of PHC is a team member who can affect patient care profoundly, either in a positive or a negative sense. Many patients, due to illness, are not at their best and there may be difficult management problems. Tact, understanding, support and patience are essential to a good patient-physician relationship. Each employee is encouraged to contribute toward this successful relationship.