Medical Assistant - Primary Care-Pleasant Hill - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

John Muir Health; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

John Muir Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and care teams in both front and back office settings. The role emphasizes gathering and documenting healthcare data, ensuring smooth patient flow, and coordinating with supervisors to deliver quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has an accredited Medical Assistant program, 1 year ambulatory and EMR experience, and relevant certifications such as BLS; CCMA or CMA and CPT are preferred for specialized areas.

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant Program - Accredited Required.
• 1 year Ambulatory Preferred.
• 1 year EMR Preferred.
• BLS - Basic Life Support - Certification Required.
• CCMA Preferred or CMA Preferred.
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) Preferred.
• Specialty areas may have additional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and care teams in front or back office duties.
• Gather, organize and document healthcare data information.
• Ensure smooth patient flow within the department.
• Report to the practice manager, RN supervisor or director.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communications

Bilingual preferred

Venipuncture/Phlebotomy

Education

Medical Assistant Program - Accredited

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description:

The Medical Assistant works with the physician and other members of the primary or specialty care team by performing a variety of clinical and administrative patient-related duties, in the “Front Office” or “Back Office”. The medical assistant also works to fulfill a variety of patient needs and ensures smooth patient flow within the department, including gathering, organizing and documenting healthcare data information. The medical assistant reports directly to the practice manager, RN supervisor or director.

Education:

• Completion of Medical Assistant Program - Accredited Required

Experience:

• 1 year Ambulatory Preferred
• 1 year Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Preferred

Certifications/Licensures:

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - Certification Required
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Preferred or
• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant Preferred and
• Specialty areas may have additional requirements
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) Preferred

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Completion and documentation of California requirements with demonstrated competency for venipuncture/phlebotomy - Preferred (required for specific departments)

Work Shift:

08.0 - 08:00 - 17:00 No Waive (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$32.87 - $44.38 Hourly

Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.

Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.

Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40