Medical Assistant - Desert Region

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Community Health Clinics is currently seeking a dedicated Medical Assistants to provide essential support to their desert region (Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indio, Coachella and surrounding cities).

The ideal candidates are bilingual and possesses a passion for delivering high-quality patient care.
Under the guidance of licensed medical professionals, Medical Assistants play a crucial role in providing both administrative and medical support services to clients/patients and the public.

This role involves a range of responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation of the department and the well-being of patients.
"Your application for this recruitment may be used for additional openings in other desert locations, should they become available within the next 90 days."

Requirements: "Current and valid BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Please ensure you upload a copy at the time of application."

Work Schedule:Will be discussed during the interview.
"A Medical Assistant certification is highly preferred for this position.

If you qualify for this position with a Medical Assistant certification, please upload a copy to your profile at the time of application.

If you have trouble uploading documents, please email them to ldemelo@rivco.org ."

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Greet clients/patients at reception desk or counter; assist them in completing necessary documents and applications, answering routine questions and providing information; interview clients/patients to gather basic health related information (e.g., health status, living conditions, diet, residency, mobility, parenting skills, healthcare needs, etc.); register clients/patients using related computer information at time of appointment; obtain/verify patient demographic information; monitor client/patient behavior in the waiting room.

• Obtain medical history and chief complaint, including allergies; assist patients in ambulation and transfer; maintain medical charts and schedule appointments for staff.

• Perform routine medical data clerical tasks (e.g., typing, personal computer data input, filing, answering phones, etc.); inventory supply needs and help obtain medical and office supplies.

• Verify patient's health insurance coverage; contact health insurance to verify insurance eligibility and/or authorization for treatment (if patient does not have health insurance coverage, refer patients to Admissions and Collections Clerk for assistance); may receive and record payment for clinic visit.

• Submit treatment authorization requests into the EPIC database; check treatment authorization requests for completeness; follow-up on the status ...