Float Medical Assistant - Flexible Clinic Coverage

Jobtome; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Mileage reimbursement

PTO 18 days

MA certification reimbursement

401k plan

Job summary

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff in patient care. The MA will handle specimen collection, venipuncture, EKGs, wound care, and equipment sterilization while ensuring accuracy in patient records and adherence to privacy policies.

The role requires MA certification (or progression toward it within 180 days), BLS, good communication, and reliable transportation for travel between clinics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 180 days of employment.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers at time of hire or within 30 days.
• Basic computer literacy with intermediate Excel skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proven ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
• Proven good communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable transportation for daily travel to clinics.
• Valid driver's license in state of work.
• TB screening and proof of immunity required.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties within the Medical Assistant scope, operates diagnostic equipment and collects specimens.
• Rooms patients and prepares them for examination.
• Records patient care documentation accurately and timely.
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians and policies.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and respectful care.
• Organizes exam rooms and sterilizes instruments.
• Follows infection control precautions.
• Screens intake information without clinical judgments.
• Supports Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Medical terminology

Emergency response

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification

BLS certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff in patient care. The MA will handle specimen collection, venipuncture, EKGs, wound care, and equipment sterilization while ensuring accuracy in patient records and adherence to privacy policies.

The role requires MA certification (or progression toward it within 180 days), BLS, good communication, and reliable transportation for travel between clinics.