Medical Assistant I - Bilingual Chinese

Astrana Health, Inc.; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrana Health, Inc. in Alhambra, CA seeks a Medical Assistant I - Bilingual Chinese to support providers in a busy clinic.

This full-time, on-site role reports to the Medical Office Manager/Site Administrator and offers a compensation range of $21.00–$24.00 per hour. Responsibilities include assisting physicians and nurses, handling scheduling and records, and performing clinical duties such as preparing exam rooms, recording patient history, and measuring vitals.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Chinese required for role and patient interaction.
• At least 1 year of experience as Medical Assistant.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, nurses and medical staff with administrative and clinical duties.
• Schedule appointments and maintain medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient exams and document patient history.
• Record vital signs (weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature) and enter data in charts.
• Interview patients to obtain medical history.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Bilingual in Chinese

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Medical Assistant I - Bilingual Chinese

Department: Clinic Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 1658 W. Valley Blvd. Suite 120 Alhambra, CA 91803

Reporting To: Edith Hernandez

Compensation: $21.00 - $24.00 / hour

Description

About the Role

We are currently seeking a highly motivated bilingual, English/Chinese Medical Assistant to assist our medical providers. This role will report to our Medical Office Manager/Site Administrator and enable us to continue to scale in the healthcare industry.

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 physician
• 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-pace environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to prioritize workload while remaining flexible
• May be required to work overtime to meet tight deadlines

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Chinese
• At least One (1) or more years of knowledge and experience working as a Medical Assistant
• High school diploma or GED

You're great for this role if:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality following HIPAA
• Demonstration of mature judgment
• 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. The office location is 1658 W. Valley Blvd. Suite 120 Alhambra, CA 91803.
• The total compensation target pay range for this role is $21 - $24 per hour. The salary range represents our national target range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location (current or future), experience, and other job-related factors.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff... 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.