Job Description
Job DescriptionMedical Assistant – Patient Care & Surgical CoordinationLocation: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $29–$33 per hour, DOE
We are seeking an experienced Medical Assistant with strong patient communication and organizational skills to join our San Francisco–area medical practice. This role has a heavy administrative and patient-coordination focus, with clinical duties as needed.
Requirements· Minimum 3 years of Medical Assistant experience· Fluent in Spanish· Excellent communication skills; patient-centered and professional· Strong organizational and documentation skills· Comfortable working with EMRs· Ability to manage multiple patients and deadlines in a fast-paced setting
Key Responsibilities· Serve as the primary point of contact for patients throughout the surgical process· Communicate with patients, surgeons, schedulers, hospitals, and surgery centers· Educate patients on pre-operative requirements and available resources· Ensure completion of labs, imaging, medical clearances, and documentation· Prepare and submit materials for insurance prior authorizations· Document all patient communication accurately in the EMR
Clinical Duties Include· Prepare and clean treatment rooms· Obtain medical histories, vitals, and routine screenings· Remove sutures, and change dressings· Assist the physician during examinations· Maintain and sterilize equipment and supplies