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Medical Assistant: Hoag Urgent Care, Foothill Ranch

Hoag·Lake Forest, California

$24 - $34/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

The Medical Assistant manages patient flow and non-clinical tasks, including pre-authorizations and scheduling. They also provide direct clinical support such as checking vital signs and assisting with medical procedures.

Primary

Duties and Responsibilities

  • The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for maintaining a highly professional environment, ensuring a collaborative relationship with patients and physicians.
  • The MA will assist with the non-clinical tasks required to ensure smooth patient access and flow.
  • The non-clinical responsibilities include pre-authorization processes and acting as a liaison between providers and patients.
  • The MA will work collaboratively with staff to ensure all proper records are received and all appropriate testing is completed prior to appointment or surgery date.
  • The MA will provide updates to staff and patients on timing and status for all above tasks that could impact the patient’s health and/or testing and treatment options.
  • Ensures even patient flow and continuous communication within Hoag and referring physician offices.

This includes but is not limited to the following tasks

  • Scheduling patients (including follow-up office visits, imaging, and lab work)
  • Preparation of appropriate chart elements
  • Checking vital signs
  • Rooming patients
  • Assisting with procedures

May be required to start at a different location throughout the workweek or travel to multiple sites.

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit

https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ [https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/].

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, completion of a Medical Assistant program or one year of back-office experience, and BLS certification. A degree in healthcare and EMR proficiency are preferred.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Phlebotomy
  • Medical Terminology
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Clinical Assistance
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Patient Rooming
  • Pre-authorization
  • Epic EMR

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$24 - $34/hr
Location
Lake Forest, California
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Closes
Aug 23, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Hoag

Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health care delivery system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 17 urgent care facilities, 12 health & wellness centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag...

Salary listed on 130 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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In California, support-services roles in outpatient and clinic settings are typically in steady demand because they help keep patient flow, documentation, and front-desk or clinical support running smoothly. These positions can be competitive when employers want candidates with a high school diploma, a medical assistant certificate, BLS certification, and prior outpatient experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification dates and outpatient experience before applying.

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