Temporary Medical Assistant

Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas; Soledad (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinica De Salud Del Valle De Salinas is seeking a patient-facing Medical Assistant/Secretary to greet, register, and verify patient demographics and insurance in a busy clinic. The role includes clerical duties, scheduling, and handling billing/copays while maintaining accurate records and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will have 1 year of office or clinical experience, CPR/BLS certification, and MA/CCMA credentials.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year of experience in an office or clinical setting.
• CPR/BLS certification current.
• MA or CCMA certificate required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets and registers patients; verifies demographic and insurance information.
• Performs clerical duties and handles billing and copayments.
• Schedules appointments; explains registration process and directions to patients.
• Maintains patient charts and daily logs; files lab results and manages records.
• Ensures patient confidentiality and supports safety/quality initiatives.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Typing 40 wpm

Medical technology knowledge

Excellent interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/BLS certification

MA or CCMA certification

Job description

Clinica De Salud Del Valle De SalinasJOB SUMMARY: Provides indirect patient care in the office setting. Greets and registers patients. Verifies patient demographic and insurance information. Performs clerical duties. Meets the communication needs of the patient/family, office staff and the medical staff. Participates in performance improvement activities.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensures services are provided in an effective and efficient manner when providing secretarial, clerical, and administrative support.Registers all patient using sign-in sheets; gives new patients medical forms to complete.Verifies patient demographic, employment, and insurance information.Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.Explains billing policies, collects copayments; refers patients without insurance to the office manager.Schedules new and return appointments; explains registration process and gives directions to new patients; may explain procedure preparation to patients.Answers the telephone in a professional and courteous manner; takes messages; directs calls to appropriate staff members.Photocopies patient schedule sheets each day, pulls the next day charts, prepares charts for new patients.Maintains daily patient log.Files lab and test results, files patient charts daily.Collects payments, writes receipts, writes payments in ledger, balances petty cash, makes bank deposits.Validates parking tickets, calls for taxi for patient, etc.Maintains a good working relationship with office staff members and physicians.Performs other duties as assigned.PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean.Completes annual educational requirements.Maintains regulatory requirements.Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.Attends staff meetings as directed; reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.Ensures patient confidentiality.Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:High school graduate or equivalent.One (1) year experience in office setting or clinical setting.Experience with billing and insurance preferred.CPR BLS certification current and not expired.Medical Assistant (MA) or California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) certificate.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.Other languages preferred.SKILLS & ABILITIES:Basic computer knowledge.Ability to type 40 wpm.Knowledge of medical technology.Excellent interpersonal skills.PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, see following description. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.Please note that this job description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.RequirementsResume (if available).Application/Candidate Profile.Immunization record (showing completion of MMR, HEP B, Flu.PPD documentation within 1 year. (Individuals with a history of a positive PPD must provide a note for their provider indicating they are free of active disease, a blood test or chest x-ray with the last year.)If no MA certified: Must take Pre-Hire Test: Candidates being considered for the Medical Assistant position are required to take the MA Pre-Hire Test (CCMA candidates are not required to take the pre-test). Please contact the CSVS Human Resources Department at [phone], ext. 151 to make an appointment. A passing score of 80% or above is needed to continue through the hiring process. If the candidate does not pass the pre-test, they may take the test again after six (6) months to be considered for hire.