Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.
Job Summary
Schedules, confirms and maintains patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries and medical consultations for specific departments. Reviews and analyzes cancellations, double bookings or changes in schedules. Ensures service payment by verifying benefits with insurance companies and discussing financing options.
Job Requirements
Education and Work Experience:
High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Medical assistant experience in an outpatient setting: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications
Medical Assistant certification: Preferred
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
Essential Functions
Schedules patients for surgery and completes appropriate paperwork for surgery facilities. Verifies patient insurance coverage, determines whether surgical referrals or authorizations are needed and begins necessary processes.
Fills out paperwork to schedule appointments, including authorization numbers, coding, insurance card copies, demographic sheets, chart notes, patient instructions and preoperative testing and procedure orders.
Schedules patients for diagnostic tests, based on physician orders. Schedules medical and cardiac clearance, per physician orders. Sends completed surgery packets to surgery facilities and pre-op departments.
Meets or calls surgery patients to inform them about procedure dates and facilities. Schedules patients for follow-up appointments, tests and exams.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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About Us
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
JOB INFO
Job Identification : 62939
Job Category : Associate
Posting Date : 2026-05-27T15:29:26+00:00
Locations :
Ukiah, CA, United States
Assignment Category : Full-time regular
Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $30.01. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
Hiring Department : Gastroenterology
Shift Length : 8 Hours
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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