Medical Assistant – Primary/Specialty Clinic

Oak Valley Hospital; Oakdale (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks PTO

Medical, dental, vision

Employer-paid life insurance

Retirement plans (401a/403b/457)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Oak Valley Hospital District seeks a Medical Assistant for our Primary/Specialty Clinic in Oakdale, CA. You will interview patients, take vitals, and prepare for examinations while delivering compassionate care.

Requirements include Medical Assistant Certificate, current AHA BLS, and a High School diploma. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; full-time role with competitive benefits and PTO awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Must have Medical Assistant Certificate.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and perform preliminary vital checks.
• Provide clerical support and assist in examination and treatment by Nurse or Provider.
• Participate in daily huddle and prepare labs and medical reports before patient arrival.
• Deliver high-quality care as part of the clinic team.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

# Medical Assistant* Full Time* Primary/Specialty Clinic* Oakdale,CA### Job Description**Oak Valley Hospital District is currently seeking a dynamic Medical Assistant** for our Primary/Specialty Clinic who will embrace our mission, vision, and values. This individual must be willing to provide outstanding patient and family supported care.Created to provide residents of Oakdale and the surrounding rural communities with access to superior quality medical information, treatment and care, Oak Valley Hospital District was formed in 1968 and has evolved to meet the changing medical needs of the local community. With a hospital and emergency department, skilled nursing facility, four healthcare clinics, occupational healthcare clinic, and an ambulance company, OVHD is well equipped to care of our incredible community.### Why Work Here?Oak Valley Hospital features a staff that provides compassionate critical care and delivers exceptional patient experiences. We offer a competitive salary, three weeks of PTO, flexible scheduling, one-on-one patient care, and regular evaluations.Our full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance, EAP, 401(a) pension plan, optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans with immediate eligibility, and a tuition reimbursement program. Beyond an outstanding benefit package, we take pride in hiring and working with the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels high quality patient care.At Oak Valley Hospital District we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our hiring process. We want to create a place where you belong no matter where you come from, what you look like, or how you identify. We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who are.The Medical Assistant is responsible for positive patient relations, proper telephone communication, and verification of patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of visit. The Medical Assistant is also responsible to prepare the patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summary. Additional duties include, but not limited to:– Provides clerical support and assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider or a Nurse. Patient Care tasks as directed by Nurse or Provider.– Participates in the daily huddle and prepare labs and other medical reports prior to the patient arriving for a visit.– Provides high quality care as a member of the clinic team.Candidates must be a have a medical assistant certificate. Previous experience is preferred but not required.If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, don’t delay any longer! Apply now and join our talented team today and start building the career of your dreams!### Job Requirements* Medical Assistant Certificate* Current AHA BLS* High school graduate or equivalent required* Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferredSalary: $20-21 per hour