Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology (Alhambra, Arcadia, West Covina)

Astrana Health Management; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrana Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support across our outpatient GI clinics in Alhambra, Arcadia, and West Covina. The ideal candidate is flexible, dependable, organized, and comfortable adapting to different clinic environments and care teams while providing a consistent, positive experience for patients.

We are ideally searching candidates who speak Cantonese or Mandarin to best serve our patient population.

Qualifications

• One year or more of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to work at multiple clinic locations in Alhambra, Arcadia, and West Covina.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses with administrative and clinical duties.
• Schedule appointments and maintain medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize equipment.
• Record patient vital signs and document in charts.
• Interview patients and collect medical history.
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.
• May work extended hours as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical records

Scheduling

HIPAA confidentiality

Bilingual Cantonese

Bilingual Mandarin

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology (Alhambra, Arcadia, West Covina)

Department: Clinic Ops - GI

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 333 S. Garfield Ave. #A Alhambra, CA 91801

Compensation: $21.00 - $26.00 / hour

Description

Astrana Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support across our outpatient clinics in Alhambra, Arcadia, and West Covina. The ideal candidate is flexible, dependable, organized, and comfortable adapting to different clinic environments and care teams while providing a consistent, positive experience for patients.

We are ideally searching candidates who speak Cantonese or Mandarin to best serve our patient population.

Our Values:

• Put Patients First
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
• Operate with Integrity & Excellence
• Be Innovative
• Work As One Team

What You'll Do

• Assists physicians, nurses, and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a provider
• Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records
• Clinical duties may include, such as preparing a treatment room for patient exams, recording patient medical history, and cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment
• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in the patient's chart
• Interviews patients to obtain their medical history
• Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files
• Must be detail oriented and possess strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to prioritize workload while remaining flexible
• May be required to work extended hours as operational needs dictate
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be able to work out of any of the 3 clinic locations: Arcadia, Alhambra, West Covina
• At least one (1) or more years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting
• High school diploma or GED

You're great for this role if:

• Bilingual in Mandarin and/or Cantonese, or Spanish preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality following HIPAA
• Attention to detail, organized, ethical, and reliable
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a courteous and friendly manner

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• Our organization follows an in-person work structure where the expectation is to work onsite on a daily basis.
• Location: You will be expected to work at multiple locations, including: 333 S. Garfield Ave. #A Alhambra, CA 91801; 101 Wheeler Ave Unit B, Arcadia, CA 91006; and 2707 Valley Blvd, Ste 103, West Covina, CA 91792.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Monday - Wednesday: 333 S. Garfield Ave. #A Alhambra, CA 91801. Thursday: 101 Wheeler Ave Unit B, Arcadia, CA 91006. Friday: 2707 Valley Blvd, Ste 103, West Covina, CA 91792.
• The national target pay range for this role is $21 - $26 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location (current or future), experience, and other job-related factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

Additional Information

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.