Medical Assistant - Per Diem (Walnut Creek)

Concentra; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Concentra is seeking a Medical Assistant for per diem coverage in Walnut Creek, CA. You will perform routine medical procedures under direct supervision, assist during examinations, and support front office duties as needed.

Responsibilities include taking patient histories, vital signs, testing, and optional DOT/non-DOT drug testing. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; CMA or RMA credentials preferred but not required. We value quality clinical care and a positive patient experience.

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.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and obtain medical histories, verify patient information.
• Prepare patients for examinations, including taking vital signs and performing required testing.
• Assist during examinations and treatment.
• Perform ancillary testing and tasks as directed (PFT, EKG, injections, audiograms, blood draws, etc.) and as certified.
• Perform DOT and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing.
• Cross-train to perform Front Office duties (greeting patients, obtaining authorizations, check-in/out, communicating wait times).

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate

Job description

Medical Assistant - Per Diem (Walnut Creek)

Overview

Medical Assistant

Location: Walnut Creek, 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 Assistant 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 Medical Assistant duties, 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 $23.00 to $28.64 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 the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer,including disability/veterans.

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.