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Oroville Hospital

Medical Assistant

Oroville Hospital, Oroville, California, United States, 95965

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Job #:

12723

Job Category:

Clinics - Outpatient

Job Type:

Part Time

Shift Type:

Variable

Facility:

Department:

OB/GYN - Johansson / Bazzani / Bippart

Pay Range:

$18.63/hr. - $24.60/hr.

Open Date:

05.07.25

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 Must have proven ability to maintain professional conduct and confidentiality in the care of patients Must possess basic computer skills Experience in medical front office procedures preferred 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:

05/07/2025