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Jacob A Spencer D O Inc

Medical Assistant

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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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Medical Assistant Jacob A Spencer D O Inc Palm Desert, CA Job Details Full-time $18 - $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Customer communication High school diploma or
GED Full Job Description Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Benefits/Perks Competitive Compensation Great Work Environment Job Summary We are seeking an organized, detailed Medical Assistant to join our team! Must have a minimum of two years of experience and knowledge of insurance payers. As a Medical Assistant, you will be preparing for each patient visit by preparing their electronic charts and pulling any records prior to their arrival, providing routine support alongside medical staff, and assisting with keeping track of tests and lab reporting to ensure everything arrives on time and the patient is kept informed on their condition and care. You will also be helping manage the inventory of medical supplies, setting up machines and testing equipment, and cleaning rooms as needed. The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, an interest in learning more about a working medical environment, and has previous office experience. Responsibilities Prepare for the patient visit, including pulling medical records, or requesting prior authorizations from insurance carriers Answer phones and field questions about medical issues, identifying visit needs Assist doctor or physician assistant with basic medical care and procedures Track lab results, call in prescriptions, and handle basic medical office duties Qualifications High School or GED required Excellent customer service skills Strong attention to detail Bilingual preferred