Medical Assistant (Bilingual Vietnamese)

Astrana Health Westminster, CA 92683, US

$20 - $26 / hour

Medical Assistant (Bilingual Vietnamese)

Department: Clinic Ops

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 15576 Brookhurst St. Unit B, Westminster, CA 92683

Reporting To: Kimberly Freeman

Compensation: $20.00 - $26.00 / hour

Description

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

The 2 clinic locations you will be working at are located in Anaheim and Westminster. The addresses are listed below.

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 fluent in Vietnamese
Must be able to work at the 2 clinic locations (Anaheim and Westminster)
One (1) or more years of experience working as a Medical Assistant or equivalent healthcare experience
Active and unrestricted Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in California
High school diploma or GED

You're great for this role if:

Bilingual in Spanish - preferred but not required
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

Our organization follows an in-person work structure where the expectation is to work onsite on a daily basis.
As a Float, you will be expected to work at multiple locations, including your home office at 710 N. Euclid Street, Anaheim, CA 92801 and 15576 Brookhurst St, Unit B, Westminster, CA 92683.
The national target pay range for this role is $20 - $26 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location (current or future), experience, and other job-related factors.
Work hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

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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