Are you a Medical Assistant who loves working with children and thrives in a patient-facing role? A busy General Pediatrics clinic in San Jose is seeking a primarily Front Office Medical Assistant to be the welcoming first point of contact for families while supporting clinical needs as required. If you're organized, upbeat, and confident managing phones, scheduling, and patient flow, while still comfortable assisting with vaccinations, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in pediatric care.
About the Job
- Competitive pay: $30.00 per hour
- Great Schedule: Monday-Friday; occasional Saturdays (half day)
- Shift Times: 8:30am-5:30pm
- Duration: 13 Weeks (Coverage for LOA)
- Start Date: ASAP!
- Department: General Pediatrics
- Location: San Jose, California
Benefits
- Great working location
- Health insurance
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Weekly payroll
- 24-hour accessibility
- Personalized service
Required
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Medical Assistant Diploma from an approved school /institution or equivalent documented training
- Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience
- Comfortable performing both front office and basic back office duties
- Current experience administering pediatric vaccinations
- BLS - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to manage multi-line phones in a busy clinic
- Self-starter with strong organization and multitasking skills
Preferred
- CMA - Certified Or Registered Medical Assistant
- EPIC experience (Highly preferred)
- Open to candidates with varying levels of experience
- Strong communication skills and a team player attitude
- Willingness to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent attendance record
Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for pediatric patients and families
- Check patients in and out; collect and verify demographic and insurance information
- Answer multi-line phones and schedule appointments efficiently
- Manage patient messages between families and providers is complete prior to visitsVerify authorizations and ensure all documentation is complete prior to visits
- Support patient flow and maintain a welcoming, organized front desk area
- Assist with pediatric vaccinations and basic clinical duties as needed
- Exhibit patience, empathy, and professionalism when interacting with children and parents