BACK OFFICE MEDICAL ASSISTANT

BACK OFFICE MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Antelope Valley Endocrinology - 5.0 Lancaster, CA Job Details Full-time $18 - $22 an hour 4 days ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Anatomy knowledge Patient flow optimization Vital signs Medication administration Inpatient Insurance verification Hospital medicine Electronic health records (EHR) management PICU Outpatient clinic experience Urgent care center experience ICD coding Intake BLS Certification Level I Trauma Center Working with geriatric patients Mid-level Patient service Outpatient Administrative experience Medical administrative support Medical-surgical Level II trauma center experience Basic life support Dermatology Data entry X-ray Emergency medicine Patient charting Managing patient records Medical terminology Geriatrics Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Back Office Medical Assistant to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will support clinical operations behind the scenes, ensuring smooth patient flow and accurate documentation. Your expertise will contribute to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment, whether in outpatient clinics, hospital settings, or specialized units such as emergency medicine or geriatrics. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your medical knowledge and administrative skills to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and clinic efficiency. Duties Assist with patient intake procedures, including collecting medical histories and verifying insurance information Measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates with precision Support clinicians with procedures like X-ray preparation, medication administration, and basic life support when needed Maintain accurate documentation within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, including ICD coding and detailed patient notes Prepare patients for examinations and procedures in outpatient, inpatient, or emergency settings such as Level I and Level II trauma centers or PICU units Support hospital medicine, internal medicine, or surgical teams by managing patient flow and ensuring proper documentation of physiology and anatomy details Assist with clinical tasks related to dermatology, urgent care, or medical-surgical specialties while adhering to safety protocols Requirements Proven experience working in hospital medicine, outpatient clinics, or emergency medicine environments Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and ICD coding standards Familiarity with EHR systems for accurate data entry and patient record management Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required; additional certifications such as X-ray operation or medication administration are a plus Experience supporting inpatient units like Geriatrics or PICU is highly desirable Ability to handle fast-paced situations typical of Level I Trauma Centers or urgent care settings with professionalism and efficiency Excellent patient service skills with a compassionate approach to diverse populations including geriatrics and internal medicine patients Join us in delivering outstanding healthcare support that makes a real difference! We value energetic professionals who thrive on helping others and are eager to grow their clinical expertise across various specialties. This paid position offers comprehensive training opportunities to enhance your skills in medical administrative support while contributing directly to patient care excellence.

Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time

Work Location:

In person