Medical Assistant

Sirish Nakka, MD Inc Sleep Health MD; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirish Nakka, MD Inc Sleep Health MD in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support clinical operations, greet patients, and assist providers. Bilingual Spanish is preferred; MA/CMA certification is desirable.

The role emphasizes accurate records, scheduling, and efficient communication within a patient-centered clinic. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of clinical experience, strong customer service, and proficiency with EHR systems.

Qualifications

• MA/CMA certification preferred/required.
• 1+ year of clinical experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient with EHR systems and basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, check them in/out, verify demographics and insurance, and ensure a welcoming environment.
• Room patients, obtain vital signs, medical histories, and reason for visit.
• Assist providers during exams and procedures; prepare exam rooms and equipment.
• Maintain accurate patient records and update EHR promptly.
• Answer calls, triage and route calls; return missed calls timely.
• Serve as liaison between patients and clinical staff to facilitate communication.
• Administer routine injections and perform basic clinical tasks as certified.
• Support assigned providers as their designated MA; ensure continuity of care.
• Encourage a positive, cooperative work environment among medical staff.
• Make sound decisions in urgent situations and escalate appropriately.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Education

MA/CMA certification

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Medical Assistant (Full-Time) Spanish Preferred

We are seeking a professional, patient-focused Medical Assistant to join our clinical team full-time. The MA will perform patient-related tasks, greet and direct patients, maintain accurate records, answer and return calls, and act as a liaison between patients and medical staff. The ideal candidate is organized, calm under pressure, bilingual (Spanish preferred), and holds an MA/CMA certification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet patients, check them in/out, verify demographics and insurance, and ensure a welcoming environment
• Room patients, obtain vital signs, medical histories, and reason for visit
• Assist providers during exams and procedures; prepare exam rooms and equipment
• Maintain accurate patient records and update electronic health records (EHR) promptly
• Answer incoming calls, triage and route calls appropriately, and return missed calls in a timely manner
• Serve as liaison between patients and clinical staff to facilitate communication and follow-up
• Administer routine injections and perform basic clinical tasks per protocol (as certified)
• Support assigned providers as their designated MA; ensure continuity of care
• Encourage a positive, cooperative work environment among medical assistants and clinic staff
• Make sound decisions in urgent situations and elevate appropriately

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required; MA/CMA certification preferred/required
• 1+ year of clinical experience preferred
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficient with EHR systems and basic office equipment
• CPR certification preferred/required (specify if needed)
• Ability to work full-time hours; flexibility for schedule variations as needed