Medical Assistant III

Job description

Primary Duties And Responsibilities
The Medical Assistant III (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.
This includes but is not limited to the following tasks:
• Scheduling patients which can include follow up office visits, imaging and lab work
• Preparation of appropriate chart elements
• Checking vital signs
• Rooming patients
• Assisting with procedures

The non-clinical responsibilities of this position would also include pre-authorization process and acting as a liaison between the providers and patient. The Medical Assistant will work collaboratively with staff to ensure all proper records are received and all appropriate testing is completed prior to appointment/surgery date. The Medical Assistant will provide updates to the staff and patients on timing and status for all the above tasks that could have an impact on the patient’s health and/or testing and treatment options. Ensures even patient flow and continuous communication within Hoag and referring physician offices.
May be required to start at a different location throughout the workweek or travel to multiple sites.
Oncology and Specialty Clinics:
Follows clinic guidelines for handling instruments and equipment utilized in clinic procedures.
Education and Experience Required:
• High school graduate or equivalent GED,
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent medical back‑office experience as defined below
• Ability to anticipate provider needs/ critical thinking skills that come from experience

HMG/OCW
• HMG Primary Care: Must have 8 years experience in Primary Care.
• HMG Specialty Care : Must have 4 years experience in the same specialty area.
• OCW: Must have 4 years experience in OBGYN.

HUC
• Hoag Urgent Care: Must have 8 years experience in Primary Care or Urgent Care.

Diabetes Center
• Must have 8 years' experience as Medical Assistant

Oncology/Gastro/Digestive/Pain Management Specialty Clinics
• Must have 3+ years' experience as Medical Assistant

License Required:
• N/A

License Preferred:
• N/A

Certifications Required
• Current BLS (AHA) Certification
• Pain Management Center: National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) or California specific CPT I
• Diabetes Center CPTI-CPT-Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Employees hired into role prior to 3/16/2025 are grandfathered into their position and must obtain the CPTI within 210 days to remain in their position)

Certifications Preferred
• Medical Assistant Certification
• CPR certification
• Diabetes, Oncology, Gastro, Digestive Specialty Clinics
• Current Limited Phlebotomy Certification

Physical Requirements