Medical Office Assistant

Peninsula Medical Associates; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in San Mateo is looking for an Office Assistant / Medical Assistant to enhance clinic operations. The role involves patient-facing tasks and administrative support, including greeting patients, managing appointments, and performing clinical duties under guidance. Ideal candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and possess prior medical office experience.

Qualifications

• Prior medical office or medical assisting experience preferred.
• Comfortable performing both administrative and clinical duties.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage check-in/out.
• Assist with patient communications and take vitals.
• Manage appointment scheduling and handle documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Compassionate

Proficient with computers

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

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We are seeking a dependable Office Assistant / Medical Assistant to work directly with the physician and help ensure smooth daily operations of the clinic. This role combines patient-facing responsibilities, clinical support, and general office maintenance. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing clinical and administrative duties to keep the practice running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Patient & Clinical Support

• Greet patients, manage check-in/out, and assist with patient communications
• Take vitals, perform EKGs, collect specimens, vision/hearing screenings, and assist during exams and procedures (training provided as needed)
• Maintain clean and organized exam rooms and equipment, ensuring compliance with clinic standards

Office & Administrative Duties

• Work directly with the physician to support daily clinic needs
• Manage appointment scheduling, phone calls, and documentation
• Handle workers’ compensation forms and insurance verification
• Order supplies, track inventory, and ensure the office is well-stocked
• Assist with general office maintenance and organization
• Perform occasional administrative tasks such as mailing, filing, and errands

Qualifications

• Prior medical office or medical assisting experience preferred
• Comfortable performing both administrative and clinical duties
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through
• Proficient with computers and electronic health records
• Professional, compassionate, and reliable

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Training provided for specialized clinic procedures

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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