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Oroville Hospital

Medical Assistant 8 HR.7090

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A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.

$48,698 / year median in California

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description Medical Assistant 8 HR.7090 #13868 Job #: 13868
Job Category:
Clinics -
Outpatient Job Type:
Part Time Shift Type:
Variable Facility:
Department:
Internal Medicine Pay Range:
$19.28/hr. - $24.60/hr.
Open Date:
07.09.26
Close Date:
Qualifications:
High School graduate or its equivalency Medical Assistant Certification preferred American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification
Job Details:
Start Date:
Open Until Filled. This part-time position requires 48-55 hours worked per pay period.
Qualifications:
High School graduate or its equivalency Medical Assistant Certification preferred American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification
Duties & Responsibilities:
Job Summary The Medical Assistant in the office setting is a specialty requiring a variety of skills, including but not limited to: receptionist, registration duties, ICD9 coding, data collection for billing procedures, Charge posting, maintains appointment schedules, schedules surgeries/procedures and obtains appropriate authorizations/referrals and provides appropriate patient instructions per physician orders. Back Office patient care duties is required in some clinics/practices. Duties Gathers Data Relevant to the Registration and Billing Process Obtains patient information and inputs into computer Utilizes ICD9 code book and records codes according to diagnosis Disassembles patient medical record after patient visit, inputs and posts patient charges into computer Assembles patient medical records prior to provider/nurse receiving the record Gathers Data Relevant to Patients Age Group and Individual Need Administer or handle medications Obtains and records Vital Signs Time In/Date Weight Medication Profile Immunization Record Allergies Chief Complaint Signature/Initials where appropriate Prepares patient prior to provider examination Sets patient on exam table Patient changes into gown as appropriate Clerical Duties Answers telephone calls, identifying self and clinic/practice Receives and documents telephone messages and gives to the appropriate persons Schedules appointments with accurate patient information Types various documents accurately and as directed: First Reports, TAR's and Correspondence Utilizes photocopy and facsimile machine Gets authorizations from insurance companies for referrals Confirms appointment schedule and follow-up of missed appointments Assists in Coordination of Clinic Assists in maintenance of a neat, orderly and accurate medical record filing system Ensures that patient medical record is disassembled after patient discharge and filed away quickly Maintains a neat, clean and functional work station Performs other duties as assigned
Job Limitations Medical Assistants DO NOT:
Assess patient conditions Work outside assigned skills
Other Info:
Lifting Requirements:
The light category requires that an employee be able to lift a maximum of 20 pounds and frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Job Posted:
07/09/2026
Contact Name:
Human Resources Contact Phone:
530.712.2137
Contact Email:
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