Medical Assistant

Agile Occupational Medicine; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

No nights, weekends, or holidays

Training provided to enhance skills

Job summary

Agile Occupational Medicine is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to support our California occupational medicine clinic. You will perform clinical tasks and handle administrative duties to keep operations smooth and compliant.

The role emphasizes patient care, accurate records, insurance processing, and collaboration with providers in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, daytime position with comprehensive benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• CMA or RMA certification preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures and medications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and good organization.
• Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling appointments, manage patient records, and assist with billing and coding tasks.
• Answer phone calls and respond to patient inquiries.
• Verify insurance coverage and process claims.
• Perform basic clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
• Assist with drug testing, physical evaluations, drawing blood, and other clinical duties.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in back office and exam rooms.
• Provide patient education and answer questions.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and ethical standards.
• Follow company policies and collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Assist with medical procedures as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program completion

CMA/RMA certification preferred

Tools

Billing and coding software

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our team. As a Medical Assistant, you will work alongside healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to our patients. Your duties will include performing clinical and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of our occupational medicine clinic.

Description

We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our team. As a Medical Assistant, you will work alongside healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to our patients. Your duties will include performing clinical and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of our occupational medicine clinic.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Compensation

Starting compensation range is $22.00-$24.00 hourly. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling appointments, managing patient records, assisting with billing and coding tasks
• Answering phone calls and responding to patient inquiries
• Verifying insurance coverage and processing insurance claims
• Performing basic clinical tasks, such as taking vital signs and administering medications
• Assisting our providers with drug testing, physical evaluations, drawing blood samples and other clinical duties
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the back office and exam rooms
• Providing patient education and answering patient questions
• Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations and ethical standards
• Follow company policies, procedures, and directives
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the smooth operation of the practice
• Assisting with medical procedures as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred
• Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and medications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Previous experience as a medical assistant preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Excellent work-life balance with no required nights, weekends, or holidays
• Training provided to enhance occupational medicine knowledge and skills

Why You Should Join Our Team

Agile Occupational Medicine is a leading occupational medicine group with a network of 42 centers dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to businesses and their employees across California and Yuma, Arizona. We specialize in ensuring the health and well-being of workers through a range of medical services, including work injury care and employer services.

We are a rapidly growing organization with a fun and collaborative work environment. We are passionate about disrupting the world of occupational medicine, and we are committed to providing our customers and patients with the best possible experience.

Agile Occupational Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Agile does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided upon qualifications, merit, and business need.