What are the responsibilities and job description for the MA/Intake Clerk position at Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District?
This dual role serves as Intake Registration Clerk and as a medical assistant for the outpatient clinics. This position also includes functions of cashier, telephone operator, and health information clerk.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent. Experience of three years in a patient registration environment,
- Training and education obtained by completion of a medical assistant program that results in an approved medical assistant certificate.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Basic understanding of common diagnostic tests (e.g. CBC, CMP, U.A).
- Understanding of service authorizations (e.g. TARS, Medi-Care, Medi-Cal Managed Care, PPO, HMO)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
