Medical Assistant II — Bilingual Patient Care Pro

AltaMed; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

CME Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

AltaMed is seeking a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care in our clinical setting. The role includes administering injections, performing venipunctures, and assisting with clerical duties to ensure smooth patient flow.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant diploma, 1 year of experience (2 preferred), and bilingual abilities (English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese) depending on location, plus a valid BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant diploma required. High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience required, two years preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location required.
• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of direct patient care in the clinical setting.
• Administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal injections and may perform skin tests.
• Venipunctures and skin punctures for blood specimens; administer oral medications as needed.

Skills

Bilingual

BLS Certification

Education

Medical Assistant diploma

Job description

AltaMed is seeking a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care in our clinical setting. The role includes administering injections, performing venipunctures, and assisting with clerical duties to ensure smooth patient flow.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant diploma, 1 year of experience (2 preferred), and bilingual abilities (English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese) depending on location, plus a valid BLS certification.