Medical Assistant

Adecco US, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences in San Jose, CA is hiring a Medical Assistant for an in-person, on-site role. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with a contract-to-hire path. Pay ranges from $25 to $28 per hour, depending on experience.

The MA will perform clinical duties, assist providers, and manage both front-office and back-office tasks. Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and EPIC EHR experience are preferred. 2+ years MA experience and appropriate certifications are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years MA experience; outpatient experience preferred.
• MA certification (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/CCBMA) required.
• BLS certification or within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to react calmly in emergencies.
• Proficient with medical practice management systems; EPIC EHR preferred.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical patient care duties including histories, vital signs, ECGs, venipuncture and injections.
• Prepare patients for exams and assist providers across ages.
• Handle front- and back-office tasks: registration, insurance verification, scheduling, calls, admin duties.
• Prepare charts and forms for appointments and provider review.
• Process medication refill requests as ordered.
• Educate patients on procedures and exams.
• Maintain medical records and immunization registries.
• Address routine patient concerns and escalate when needed.
• Maintain HIPAA privacy and safety compliance.
• Support emergency response and high-quality communication.
• Participate in training, quality-improvement, and outreach activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

MA experience 2+ years

EPIC EHR experience

Emergency response ability

Reliable attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/CCBMA)

BLS Certification

Tools

EPIC EHR

Medical practice management systems

Job description

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring a Medical Assistants in San Jose, California! This role is in person / onsite.

Position Type : Contract to hire!

Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm

Pay : $25 to $28 per hour, based on experience

Responsibilities of the Medical Assistant

• Perform clinical patient care duties within the scope of medical assistant training, including obtaining patient histories, measuring vital signs, performing ECGs and other diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, performing venipuncture and injections, documenting patient information, managing supplies, and maintaining sterile techniques.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers in delivering appropriate care to patients across various age groups.
• Perform both front-office and back-office responsibilities, including patient registration, check-in and check-out, insurance verification, appointment scheduling and confirmation, telephone support, and general administrative assistance.
• Prepare patient charts and required forms prior to appointments and for provider review.
• Process medication refill requests as ordered by the medical provider.
• Provide patients with appropriate education, instructions, and information regarding examinations and procedures.
• Assist with maintaining accurate medical records, immunization records, and other health-related registries.
• Resolve routine patient concerns and communicate issues requiring additional assistance to the appropriate supervisor or medical provider.
• Maintain patient privacy, confidentiality, and rights in accordance with HIPAA requirements and organizational policies.
• Follow OSHA standards, infection-control procedures, and established safety protocols.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond appropriately and effectively in emergency situations.
• Maintain professional, courteous, and effective communication with patients, families, providers, and other healthcare professionals to support continuity of care.
• Apply effective problem-solving skills and utilize appropriate communication channels to address and resolve concerns.
• Participate in ongoing training, quality-improvement initiatives, health outreach activities, and other professional development opportunities.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications of the Medical Assistant

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of MA experience, outpatient experience highly preferred
• Medical Assistant certification (National Certification AAMA, AMT, NCCT, CCBMA) certification
• BLS Certification OR within 30 days of employment
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Proficiency in medical practice management systems, EPIC EHR experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Why work for Adecco?

• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) Plan
• Skills Training
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

Pay Details: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.