Medical Assistant (Part-Time Temporary)

$37,440 - $49,920/Yr

Eden Valley Care Center - Soledad, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Soledad, CA

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our team on a part-time temporary basis. The role involves providing support to healthcare professionals in a fast-paced clinical setting, assisting with patient care, and performing various administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive and direct phone calls, schedule appointments, check-in patients, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients.
• Check-out patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory services.
• Handle billing process.
• Prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history.
• Set-up EKG machines, administer injections and medications, and perform routine specimen collection and tests.
• Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments.
• Assist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and exams.
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited medical assistance certification program preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner at all times.
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies.
• Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.