Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist – Private Practice in Silicon Valley
Location: Mountain View, CA (El Camino Hospital)
Join a thriving private practice in the heart of Silicon Valley! We are seeking a highly organized, compassionate, and detail-oriented Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide both clinical and administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations and a positive patient experience. This role requires excellent communication skills, multitasking ability, and a strong commitment to patient care.
Key ResponsibilitiesFront Desk & Administrative Duties
- Patient Check-In & Check-Out: Greet patients, verify and update demographics, and ensure all required information is collected.
- Appointment Scheduling: Book, reschedule, and confirm patient appointments.
- Phone & Email Management: Answer phone calls, respond to emails, and direct inquiries appropriately.
- Orders & Documentation: Provide order forms to patients, upload forms to charts, and fax orders to satellite locations.
- EHR Management: Accurately update and maintain patient records in Practice Fusion, AMD, Epic, and U/S machine systems.
- Insurance Verification: Confirm patient copays, coverage, and pre-authorizations for all appointments and procedures.
- Billing & Payments: Process patient invoices, handle copayments, and assist with account management.
- Referrals: Send referrals to appropriate physician offices.
- Medical Records: Maintain and update medical records; send records to L&D, prenatal departments, and other necessary parties.
Clinical Duties
- Vital Signs & Patient Prep: Measure and document vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, weight, and height.
- Medication Administration: Administer injections or medications as directed by providers.
- Assisting Physicians: Prepare exam rooms, hand instruments to providers, and assist with minor procedures.
- Specimen Collection: Collect urine samples and perform basic laboratory tests.
- Room Turnover: Clean, restock, and prepare exam rooms between patient visits.
- Sanitization: Sterilize instruments and maintain a clean and safe clinical environment.
- Medical Supply & Inventory Management: Restock office and medical supplies.
- Patient Education: Provide instructions on medications, procedures, and follow-up care.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Mountain View, CA 94040 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mountain View, CA 94040: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person