Medical Assistant (Virtual Clinic - Temporary Assignment)

Families Together of Orange County; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Families Together of Orange County is seeking a Medical Assistant for a virtual clinic temporary assignment, in-person at Tustin, CA. Hourly pay ranges from $23 to $25, DOE, for a full-time position running from hire date through end of January.

The role includes front desk duties and clinic support, with a focus on patient care and member services. Qualifications include a Medical Assistant certificate, bilingual Spanish, and at least one year of front-office clinic experience.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a Medical Assistant Certificate or Diploma.
• Compliance with infection control and confidentiality standards.
• Ability to verify patient information and manage front desk tasks.
• Spanish bilingual required; English proficiency expected.
• Minimum 1 year of medical front office experience in a clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient information and reasons for visits.
• Prepares patients with vitals and history for examination.
• Performs on-site testing per physician orders.
• Safeguards patient information and medical records.
• Records data in EMR/EHR accurately and securely.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment and adheres to regulations.
• Manages supplies, inventory, and equipment upkeep.
• Participates in front-office scheduling and check-in processes.
• Supports start-of-day and end-of-day procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Infection Control

Organization

Scheduling

Professionalism

Customer focus

Confidentiality

EMR/EHR knowledge

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate or Diploma

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Job Title: Medical Assistant (Virtual Clinic - Temporary Assignment)

Salary: $23-$25 per hour DOE

Location: Tustin, CA (In- person)

Positions: (1) Full-time

Duration: From date of hire, until end of January (end date subject to change depending on needs of clinic)

Position Purpose:

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician with patients by providing patient care according to established standards and practices. Deliver medical care services to patients in an efficient and professional manner. MA’s must have the capabilities to perform all aspects of typical MA duties, including front desk. MA’s are expected to proactively take initiative and serve as an informal leader with the responsibilities related to clinic functions. All Medical Assistants must display outstanding customer service skills and be able to adapt to working with a variety of individuals from the surrounding community. The primary job function is to provide high-quality care to our members while demonstrating the organization's core values.

Core Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Verifies patient information by interviewing the patient, recording medical history, and confirming the reason for the visit.
• Prepares patients for examination by taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summary.
• Performs on-site testing and procedures, per the physician’s order.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding medical records and other patient information.
• Accurately records patient information, measurement data, procedure documentation, and test results in the electronic medical record, securing the workstation when finished.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Participates in quality management program.
• Performs Front Office procedures to schedule, check in, and process patients.
• Performs Start of Day and End of Day procedures, as assigned.
• Performs other tasks for which training has been provided, as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned within scope.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform other duties, within scope, as assigned by his or her supervisor.

Education, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Supply management
• Verbal communication
• Infection Control
• Creating a safe, effective environment
• Organization
• Scheduling
• Professionalism
• Customer focus
• Confidentiality
• Knowledge of general EMR/EHR systems is preferred.
• Eligibility Verification (preferred)
• Medical Assistant Certificate or Diploma (Required)
• Bilingual in Spanish (Required)
• Must have at least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant front office in a clinic setting.
  

Work Schedule:

• Weekend availability required (typically 1 Saturday per month).
• General work hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. However, start times will vary, depending on organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs.
• Work schedules are subject to change based on organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs. As such, FTOC may need to modify work schedules to meet such needs.
• Overtime may also occur due to organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs.

Families Together of Orange County (FTOC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. FTOC does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.