Description
About the Role
The Medical Assistant I supports patient care and clinic operations by performing routine clinical and administrative duties that promote safe, efficient, and high-quality care. Working under the direction of Providers and Clinic Leadership, this role prepares patients for examinations, performs routine clinical procedures, maintains accurate patient information, and supports the care team in delivering a positive patient experience.
This is an entry-level role within the Medical Assistant job family and is designed for individuals developing proficiency in core clinical, operational, and patient care responsibilities while working collaboratively with providers and other members of the care delivery team.
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
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program through an accredited or recognized academic institution is required.
- Bilingual English/Mandarin or Cantonese
- BLS through American Heart Association upon hire.
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. The office location is .
- The total pay range for this role is: $23-$25 per hour. This salary range represents our national target range for this role.
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.