Medical Assistant - Per Diem (Santa Clara)

Concentra; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Concentra seeks a Medical Assistant for the Santa Clara, CA location. The role involves greeting patients, collecting initial histories, and preparing patients for exams. You will support clinicians during procedures and may perform ancillary testing and DOT/non-DOT drug tests as needed.

Cross-training for front office tasks and ensuring a courteous patient experience are key components of the job, with Spanish language skills preferred for better communication with patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, or relevant military medical training.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic clinical office.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and obtain medical histories, verify information.
• Take vital signs and prepare patients for examinations.
• Assist clinicians during examinations and treatments.
• Perform ancillary testing and tasks (PFT, EKG, injections, audiograms, blood draws) and as certified.
• Conduct DOT and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing.
• Cross-train for Front Office duties (check-in/out, authorizations, wait times).

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job description

Overview

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Medical Assistant

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Per Diem Status

As a Concentra Medical Assistant, you will perform routine medical and testing procedures under direct supervision of the treating clinician. Also, ensure that every patient is treated the Concentra Way: with quality clinical care and by providing an excellent patient experience from welcoming, respectful and skillful colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Our Medical Assistants greet our patients, obtain their medical histories and verify patient information
• Prepares patients for physical examinations, including taking vital signs and performing all required testing
• Provide assistance during examinations and treatment
• Perform ancillary testing and tasks as directed by the Center Medical Director (including but not limited to PFT, EKG, injections, audiograms, blood draws, etc.) and as certified
• Performs DOT and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing
• In addition to working as a Medical Assistant, you will be cross trained to perform Front Office duties including greeting patients, obtaining authorization, check in/out, communication of wait times, etc.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent - Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, training as a medical assistant, or military medical specialist with current credentials in the state of employment
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, clinical office environment
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA) preferred but not required
• Prefer applicants who are conversationally fluent, can read and write in both English and Spanish
• This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management

Additional Data

This position is eligible to earn a base compensation rate in the state range of $23.70 to $30.81 hourly depending on job-related factors as permitted by applicable law, such as level of experience, geographic location where the work is performed, and/or seniority.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Concentra is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including hiring, promotion and advancement, without regard to the following characteristics: race, color, national origin, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local fair employment practice laws