Medical Assistant (Bilingual Spanish) - Full Time Float - Tustin

Kaiser Permanente; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Medical Assistant (Bilingual Spanish) for a Full Time Float role based in Tustin. The position supports direct patient care, clerical tasks, and clinical workflows across OC service sites.

A valid medical assistant credential is required, with BLS and bilingual proficiency tested and maintained. The role involves floating to multiple clinic locations, shift options, and working with podiatry teams.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant or completion of accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Minimum one year of experience in medical assisting preferred.
• Computer and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care under supervision.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by physicians per KP guidelines.
• Assist physicians and other healthcare professionals with procedures and exams.
• Perform routine clerical tasks including scheduling, chart management, and phone calls.
• Maintain infection control and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Medical Assistant (Bilingual Spanish) - Full Time Float - Tustin

Job Category

Overview

Description

Under direct supervision and within established scope of practice, assists in the provision of direct patient care by performing routine patient care procedures, technical & supportive functions in a medical office or clinic setting.

Essential Functions:

• Upholds KP's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Performs routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed health care providers following established clinical protocols, policies and procedures within defined scope of education, training and responsibilities.
• Assists assigned physician(s) and/or other health care professional(s).
• Performs routine clerical functions as assigned (i.e. making appointments, chart management, telephone calls, etc).
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by physician order and in accordance w/ KP guidelines.
• Assists medical personnel w/ procedures and/or diagnostic exams.
• Applies principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual.
• Establishes and maintains systems for patient test results and follow-up.
• Provides basic information and assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel.
• Documents pertinent patient information, nursing procedures and patient responses, following established guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations w/ members, staff and co-workers.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Pay Grade: 24

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A.

Education

• N/A.

License, Certification, Registration

• Valid BLS card.

Additional Requirements:

• Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant or completion of accredited Medical Assistant program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in medical assisting within the last five (5) years preferred.
• Computer and typing skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required.

Notes:

• Start and end times vary between 7:00AM-9:00PM due to operational needs
• Will be required to float to all clinic locations within OC Service Area, incl any future new Podiatry locations.
• May cross train to NES/HNS depts.
• Must successfully pass or have passed the bilingual test (within the last 12 months), or be active in the QBS program.

PrimaryLocation : California,Tustin,Tustin Ranch Medical Offices

HoursPerWeek : 40

Shift : Day

Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM

WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM

Job Schedule : Full-time

Job Type : Standard

Employee Status : Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B01|SEIU|Local 399

Job Level : Entry Level

Job Category : Clinical Support,Medical Assistant

Department : Tustin Ranch MOB - Podiatry-Regular Clinic - 0806

Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.