Clinical Assistant (Float)

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full coverage for Employee PPO Medical

401k and Profit‑Sharing Program

Paid Vacation

Floating Holidays

Regular Holidays

Sick Time

Job summary

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine is seeking a Medical Assistant to support our Fremont and Hayward clinics. You will maintain exam rooms, assist in procedures, handle pre-certifications, draw blood, and ensure accurate patient registration and scheduling. A CMA credential and 2 years of MA experience are required.

You will float between Fremont and Hayward locations to cover patient flow, with a focus on efficient, compassionate care and adherence to privacy policies.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Medical Assistant experience required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain exam rooms and ensure they are ready for patients.
• Stock supplies and restock as needed.
• Disinfect equipment and instruments between patients.
• Handle pre-certification of medications and assist in procedures.
• Draw blood and collect specimens per protocol.
• Verify patient eligibility and insurance coverage.
• Schedule surgeries, hospital procedures, and pre/post‑op appointments.
• Register patients and collect data, co-pays, and deposits.
• Obtain necessary authorizations, interpreters, or transportation when required.
• Manage daily paperwork and privacy notices, with timely updates.

Skills

Medical Assistant

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

We’re proud to be a leader in the orthopedic healthcare industry and one of the largest orthopedic practices in the Western United States. When you join our team, you become part of a dedicated group of professionals who have the resources, training, and expertise to deliver the most advanced orthopedic care to our patients.

We’re proud to be a leader in the orthopedic healthcare industry and one of the largest orthopedic practices in the Western United States. When you join our team, you become part of a dedicated group of professionals who have the resources, training, and expertise to deliver the most advanced orthopedic care to our patients.

About the Role

We’re proud to be a leader in the orthopedic healthcare industry and one of the largest orthopedic practices in the Western United States. When you join our team, you become part of a dedicated group of professionals who have the resources, training, and expertise to deliver the most advanced orthopedic care to our patients.

What You'll Do

• Maintaining exam rooms
• Stocking supplies
• Disinfecting equipment and instruments
• Pre-certification of medications and assisting in procedure/treatment when appropriate
• Drawing Blood
• Verifying patient eligibility and coverage
• Scheduling surgeries, hospital procedures, and pre/post‑op appointments
• Accurately registering patients by collecting required data, registering insurance, collecting co‑pays, co‑insurance, surgery deposits, payment on accounts
• Scanning IDs and insurance cards, printing and obtaining signatures on all required documents
• Scheduling appointments accurately with correct physician
• Responsible for obtaining any authorizations, interpreters or transportation for appointments that require them
• Responding to alert notes that apply to front desk
• Completing daily paperwork such as data details, financial policies & privacy notices should be entered on a daily basis and expire alert notes if the task has been completed
• Scanning documents daily such as data details, financial policies, privacies, authorizations, referrals and miscellaneous documents
• Sorting incoming faxes from the fax machine, delegate to the correct person or department
• Overseeing the waiting room to assure all patients are attended to within a reasonable amount of time
• Informing all patients if MD/PA/NP is running behind
• Float between Fremont and Hayward clinic locations as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

Experience:

• 2 years of Medical Assistant experience (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

What We Offer

• Collaborative and friendly work environment
• Full coverage for Employee PPO Medical insurance
• 401k and Profit‑Sharing Program
• Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, Regular Holidays, Sick Time