Bilingual Certified Medical Assistant — Clinical & Admin

Plazita Medical Clinic Inc; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Plazita Medical Clinic Inc is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Watsonville to join a busy care team. You will perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the clinic running smoothly, from rooming patients and taking vitals to assisting with procedures and managing lab work.

Responsibilities include chart prep, patient privacy compliance, medication administration under supervision, documentation, and coordinating with providers for efficient visits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant Certified from an accredited vocational school.
• National or CA state certification as medical assistant.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be bilingual English/Spanish.
• Strong computer skills using Electronic Medical Records.

Responsibilities

• Bridge communication between care team, clinic, provider and patient.
• Prepare exam room; stock supplies; clean and sanitize between patients.
• Take vitals and document health history for visit type; complete pre-visit forms.
• Perform in-house tests, assessments and evaluations; document results and notify provider.
• Under clinician supervision, prepare and assist/perform in-house treatments and procedures.
• Process lab orders and prepare for specimen pickup; administer medications and immunizations as directed.
• Document in patient chart; complete CAIR and other reporting requirements; manage radiology orders.
• Conduct patient recall and follow-up; schedule appointments; document communications.
• Call in medication refills; inform patient of lab/test results as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

EMR proficiency

Strong communication

Privacy/compliance awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certified from accredited program

National or CA state MA certification

Current CPR certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Plazita Medical Clinic Inc is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Watsonville to join a busy care team. You will perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the clinic running smoothly, from rooming patients and taking vitals to assisting with procedures and managing lab work.

Responsibilities include chart prep, patient privacy compliance, medication administration under supervision, documentation, and coordinating with providers for efficient visits.