Medical Assistant: Fast-Paced Clinic Support & Patient Care

Eden Valley Care Center; Soledad (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Valley Care Center in Soledad, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a fast-paced clinical setting. This full-time temp role involves taking vitals, preparing patients for exams, documenting histories, and handling routine clinical and administrative tasks.

You will maintain a clean environment, stock supplies, assist with procedures such as EKGs and injections, and help with billing and patient flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited medical assistance certification program preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner at all times
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized
• Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies
• Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times

Responsibilities

• Receive and direct phone calls, schedule appointments, check-in patients, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients
• Check-out patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory services
• Handle billing process
• Prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history
• Set-up EKG machines, administer injections and medications, and perform routine specimen collection and tests
• Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments
• Assist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and exams
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Confidentiality

Patient care knowledge

Administrative processes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Job description

Eden Valley Care Center in Soledad, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a fast-paced clinical setting. This full-time temp role involves taking vitals, preparing patients for exams, documenting histories, and handling routine clinical and administrative tasks.

You will maintain a clean environment, stock supplies, assist with procedures such as EKGs and injections, and help with billing and patient flow.