USPI
Location
Citrus Heights, California
Salary
$24 - $28 / HOUR
The Medical Assistant is responsible for preparing patients for healthcare visits, taking vital signs, and providing direct patient care. They also handle administrative tasks such as insurance pre-authorizations, EMR data entry, and general office support.
A certification from an accredited Medical Assistant or CNA program is preferred, and CPR/BLS certification is required. Candidates must possess knowledge of medical terminology and demonstrate clinical competency.
Citrus Heights Surgery Center is seeking a full time Medical Assistant to join the team!
At Citrus Heights Surgery Center our mission is to treat each and every one of our patients, and their families, as if they were our own family member. Each patient, each family, each and every time.
Verifies patient information by interviewing patient with two patient identifiers; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit or treatment. Reports to PAT RN any area of concern and revision of chart. Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to their bed; providing procedural gowns and drapes; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment. Conducts quality checks. Taking vital signs. Participates in the standardized education of patients through written instructions and answering questions as directed by provider. Independently initiates referrals and insurance pre-authorizations. Provides general office support including phone and fax management.
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.
Pay: 24-28/hour