Medical Assistant II, Front and Back - PCP (Bilingual Chinese or Spanish)

Astrana Health Whittier, CA 90606, US

$21 - $26 / hour

Medical Assistant II, Front and Back - PCP (Bilingual Chinese or Spanish)

Department: Clinic Ops

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 11236 Whittier Blvd., Whittier, CA 90606

Compensation: $21.00 - $26.00 / hour

Description

We are currently seeking a highly motivated bilingual Medical Assistant to assist our medical providers at our primary care clinic. This role will report to our Medical Office Manager/Site Administrator and enable us to continue to scale in the healthcare industry.

Our Values:

Put Patients First
Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
Operate with Integrity & Excellence
Be Innovative
Work As One Team

What You'll Do

Assists physicians, nurses, and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician
Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records
Clinical duties may include, such as preparing a treatment room for patient exams, recording patient medical history, and cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment
Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in the patient's chart
Interviews patients to obtain their medical history
Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files
Must be detail oriented and possess strong organizational skills in a fast-pace environment
Good verbal and written communication skills
Be able to prioritize workload while remaining flexible
May be required to work overtime to meet tight deadlines

Qualifications

Must be bilingual in Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) OR Spanish
One (1) or more years of experience working as a Medical Assistant
Active and unrestricted Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in California preferred
High school diploma or GED

You're great for this role if:

Ability to maintain confidentiality following HIPAA
Demonstration of mature judgment
Attention to detail, organized, ethical, and reliable
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a courteous and friendly manner

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

The national target pay range for this role is $21 - $26 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location (current or future), experience, and other job-related factors.
This role follows a onsite work structure where the expectation is to work onsite 5 days a week. The home office is located at 11236 Whittier Blvd., Whittier, CA 90606.
Work hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm, lunch hour at 12:30pm.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at humanresourcesdept@astranahealth.com to request an accommodation. Additional Information: The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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