Specialty Medical Assistant & Patient Care Coordinator

Premier Neurosurgery

Compensation: $28.00–$32.00 per hour DOE
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Walnut Creek

Join a Growing Specialty Practice Focused on Exceptional Patient Care

Premier Neurosurgery is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant who excels at both clinical support and patient care coordination.

This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned healthcare professional who enjoys building relationships with patients, helping them navigate complex care plans, and serving as a trusted resource throughout their treatment journey. You will work closely with our specialized neurosurgical team to ensure every patient receives a seamless, organized, and compassionate experience from initial consultation through follow-up care.

We are building a high-touch, patient-centered practice and are looking for someone who takes pride in delivering outstanding service, anticipating patient needs, and creating confidence during what can often be a stressful healthcare experience.

What You'll Do

Patient Care Coordination

• Serve      as a primary point of contact for patients before and after appointments
• Coordinate      imaging, referrals, authorizations, and follow-up care
• Guide      patients through treatment plans and next steps with clarity and      responsiveness
• Communicate      with hospitals, imaging centers, referring providers, and specialists
• Ensure      a smooth and organized patient experience from first contact through      ongoing care

Clinical Support

• Room      patients and obtain vital signs
• Support      patient registration and check-out
• Initiate      referrals and enter orders
• Initiate      and manage insurance authorizations, including coordination and follow-up
• Maintain      accurate and timely EMR documentation
• Provide      patient education and follow-up instructions
• Support      physicians and clinical staff in delivering exceptional care

What We're Looking For

• 5+      years of Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Experience      in a specialty practice strongly preferred (neurosurgery, neurology,      spine, orthopedics, pain management, or similar)
• Outstanding      communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong      organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Ability      to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of patient      service
• Professional,      proactive, and team-oriented approach
• Commitment      to delivering an exceptional patient experience

Why Join Premier Neurosurgery?

• Work      alongside a highly specialized neurosurgical team
• Build      meaningful relationships with patients throughout their care journey
• Be      part of a growing practice focused on clinical excellence and patient      satisfaction
• Collaborative,      respectful, and professional work environment
• Opportunity      to make a significant impact on the patient experience

Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief note describing your experience in specialty care and what interests you about this opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Premier Neurosurgery is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age, or any other status protected under California or federal law.

Compensation will be based on experience 

Pay Scale/Ranges:

$28.00-$32.00/hour (and the hourly equivalent for salaried employees).*

*Employees actual pay rate will depend on a host of factors including, without limitation, job location, specialty, skillset, education, and experience. The pay scale/ranges shown are representative of the pay rates for the job title reflected above, but an employees actual pay rate will be determined on a case-by-case basis.