What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant II : Neuro Surgery position at Hoag Health System?
Job Description
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:
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.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Required
N/A
License Preferred
N/A
Certifications Required
Current BLS (AHA) Certification
Certifications Preferred
ABOUT US
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.
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
- Pre-authorization process
- Acting as a liaison between the providers and patient
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.
Qualifications
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 Primary Care : Must have 4 years experience in Primary care.
- Hoag Urgent Care: Must have 4 years' experience in Primary or Urgent Care.
- Must have 4 years' experience as a Medical Assistant
- Must have 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant
- Must have 2 years OBGYN experience
N/A
License Preferred
N/A
Certifications Required
Current BLS (AHA) Certification
Certifications Preferred
- Medical Assistant Certification
- CPR certification
- Diabetes, Oncology, Gastro, Digestive Specialty Clinics
- Current Limited Phlebotomy Certification
ABOUT US
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.