Medical Assistant- Pediatrics

Astrana Health; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrana Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a fast-paced clinic setting in Alhambra, CA. You will handle administrative tasks such as scheduling and medical records, as well as clinical duties like preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, and documenting patient history.

Required CMA in California and at least 1 year of experience; high school diploma or GED. Bilingual abilities (Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese) preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant.
• Active and unrestricted CMA in California.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, nurses, and medical staff with administrative and clinical duties under physician direction.
• Schedule appointments and maintain medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient exams, record patient medical history, and clean/sterilize equipment.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, measure vital signs, and document information in the patient chart.
• Interview patients to obtain medical history and record tests/results in medical files.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and manage workload effectively in fast-paced environment.

Skills

Spanish (preferred)

Mandarin (preferred)

Cantonese (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in California

Job description

Compensation: $23.00 - $25.00 / hour

Department: Clinic Operations

Location: 328 S. First St. #F Alhambra, CA 91801

Compensation: $23.00 - $25.00 / hour

Description

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.

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

• At least One (1) or more years of experience and knowledge working as a Medical Assistant
• Active and unrestricted Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in California
• High school diploma or GED
• (Preferred) Fluent in Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese

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 .
• The total pay range for this role is: $20 - $23 per hour. This salary range represents our national target range for this role.

Additional Information

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] request an accommodation.

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.