Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary (1-Year Position)

Location: 310 Mercy Ave, Merced, CA 95340

Employer: Merced Heart Associates

Merced Heart Associates is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant (MA) for a one-year temporary position
. This role supports clinical and administrative operations with a primary focus on procedure scheduling and medical records coordination
, while also assisting with general clinical workflows as needed.

This position is expected to last approximately one year
. There may be an opportunity for long-term employment at the conclusion of the temporary assignment based on the needs of the practice and individual performance; however, continued employment is not guaranteed
.

• Schedule in-office and external procedures
• Coordinate with hospitals, surgery centers, and outside facilities
• Communicate procedure instructions and scheduling details with patients
• Track required documentation and scheduling timelines
• Follow up with patients and facilities as needed

• Process medical records requests in compliance with HIPAA
• Prepare, organize, and transmit records to outside facilities
• Maintain accurate tracking and documentation
• Follow up on outstanding records and requests

• Support providers and clinical staff with daily workflows
• Assist with coordination of patient care activities
• Communicate professionally with patients, providers, staff, and outside facilities
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation in ECW
• Ensure patient information is current and properly documented
• Follow established office workflows and policies

• Assist with special projects as assigned
• Provide cross-departmental support when needed
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Required:

• Medical Assistant experience
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced medical office
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements

Preferred:

• Experience with ECW
• Experience with procedure scheduling and/or medical records
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus, but not required

• Full-time
• Temporary, approximately 1 year
• Non-exempt
• Medical office setting
• Training and transition support provided
• Potential opportunity for long-term employment based on practice needs and performance;
  not guaranteed