Medical Assistant II : HSC HHC NB 500 Obgyn - Full Time - 08HR - HHC Newport Beach Bldg 500
- Full-time
- BLS
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About the job
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Medical Assistant II (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
- 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 4 years experience in Primary care.
HUC
- Hoag Urgent Care: Must have 4 years' experience in Primary or Urgent Care.
Diabetes Center
- Must have 4 years' experience as a Medical Assistant
Oncology/Gastro/Digestive/Pain Management Specialty Clinics
- Must have 2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
OCW Tustin Legacy 15000 Obgyn, OCW IRV 16305 Ob/Gyn, OCW IRV 16305 Other Ancillary, HSC IRV 16305 Fam Planning, OCW FH 26672 Ob/Gyn, OCW LH 24411 Obgyn, SC HHC 993 Obgyn, OCW MV 26800 Obgyn
- Must have 2 years OBGYN experience
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
Certifications Preferred
- Medical Assistant Certification
- CPR certification
- Diabetes, Oncology, Gastro, Digestive Specialty Clinics
- Current Limited Phlebotomy Certification
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ .
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
From Hoag's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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