Medical Assistant - Urgent Care-Brentwood - Per Diem - 8 Hour - Days

John Muir Health; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Assistant for an urgent care facility in Brentwood, working in both front and back office roles. This per diem position requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and involves patient interaction, healthcare data management, and clinical duties. Candidates should be skilled communicators and capable of handling various patient needs in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Collaborative, patient-centered work environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in Ambulatory preferred.
• 1 year experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical and administrative patient-related duties.
• Gathers, organizes, and documents healthcare data.
• Answering and routing patient calls and scheduling appointments.

Skills

Bilingual

Strong written and verbal communications skills

Competency for venipuncture/phlebotomy

Education

Completion of Medical Assistant Program - Accredited

Job description

Medical Assistant - Urgent Care-Brentwood - Per Diem - 8 Hour - Days page is loaded

Medical Assistant - Urgent Care-Brentwood - Per Diem - 8 Hour - Days

Apply locations Brentwood, CA time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR0014630

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. Additionally, if assigned to the Call Center, the MA will be responsible for answering and routing patient calls, scheduling of patient appointments per department guidelines. 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)

*Urgent Care Experience - Strongly Preferred

Shifts will vary between 0745-2015

Work Shift:

08.0 Per Diem No Waive (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$31.60 - $42.67Hourly 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:

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About Us

John Muir Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health care organization east of San Francisco serving patients in Contra Costa, Alameda and southern Solano Counties. It includes a network of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians and 6,300 employees, The health system’s facilities include John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center (554-bed acute care facility), which serves as Contra Costa County's only designated trauma center, and John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center (247-bed acute care facility). Together, they are recognized as top centers for neurosciences, orthopedic, cancer, cardiovascular, trauma, emergency, pediatric, and high-risk obstetrics care. Other areas of specialty include general surgery, robotic surgery, weight-loss surgery, rehabilitation and critical care. In February 2024, John Muir Health opened the Behring Pavilion, which is home to the UCSF-John Muir Health Jean and Ken Hofmann Cancer Center in Walnut Creek. This state-of-the-art facility brings cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination into one location. Patients benefit from the expertise of top cancer specialists from John Muir Health and UCSF Health and have access to the latest treatment advances close to home.

John Muir Health also offers complete inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs and services at our 73-bed fully accredited psychiatric hospital and outpatient center located in Concord. In addition, John Muir Health provides a number of primary care and outpatient services at 89 practice sites throughout the community and urgent care centers in Berkeley, Brentwood, Concord, San Ramon and Walnut Creek.

John Muir Health offers a collaborative, patient-centered health care environment with an emphasis on listening, explaining, and working together as a team, to help patients achieve their optimal health. We recognize those who exemplify excellence and reward them for contributing to our collective success. From individual to department to spontaneous recognition, Employee of the Month, Employee Suggestion Program rewards, Employee Success Sharing Program, and many more, we find unique ways to thank our employees for the outstanding efforts they make every day. Competitive salary and benefit package available.

At John Muir Health, we strive to be a leading health system through the cultivation of a culture of belonging where every patient, employee, provider, and community member feels safe and valued for embracing all aspects of their differences. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage and consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please visit the EEO website here .

All hospitals are accredited by The Joint Commission, a national surveyor of quality patient care. John Muir Health is an equal opportunity employer.