Medical Assistant

Hirextra

  • Novato, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • $20–$21 Per Hour
  • Contractor
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Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Clinical Supportunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Healthcare Administrationunmatched
  • Healthcare Providersunmatched
  • Medical Assistanceunmatched
  • Medical Treatmentunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Safetyunmatched
  • Standards of Careunmatched

Description

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to healthcare providers by delivering direct patient care, assisting with medical procedures, maintaining accurate electronic medical records, and ensuring efficient clinic operations. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining high standards of patient care, safety, and confidentiality.

Job Responsibilities

  • Room patients by obtaining vital signs, chief complaints, medical history, and documenting symptoms, frequency, and severity.
  • Accurately document patient information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
  • Administer injections, immunizations, and other treatments as directed by the healthcare provider.
  • Assist physicians and providers during examinations and medical procedures.
  • Perform Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) and complete required quality control procedures.
  • Coordinate laboratory testing by tracking ordered tests and ensuring timely receipt of results.
  • Manage prescription refills, patient referrals, lab result communication, and patient follow-up through the EMR system.
  • Respond to patient questions and provide accurate information while maintaining patient confidentiality.
  • Clean and disinfect exam rooms between patients and maintain a safe, organized clinical environment.
  • Perform instrument sterilization, autoclave operation, and reprocessing of scopes and probes following competency validation.
  • Monitor and maintain medical supplies, equipment inventory, and assist with clinic upkeep.
  • Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
  • Remain calm and professional during emergencies and high-pressure situations.
  • Comply with OSHA regulations, infection prevention standards, and all organizational policies.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNovato, CA
Job TypeContractor
Salary$20–$21 Per Hour
Websitehttps://www.hirextra.com

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from an accredited organization (e.g., NHA or AMCA) required.
  • Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
  • Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience in a physician's office, clinic, or similar healthcare setting.
  • Experience with Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) preferred.
  • Experience with instrument sterilization, autoclave operation, and scope/probe reprocessing highly preferred.
  • Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.

About Company

Key features include:

  • A marketplace where small/medium recruitment agencies can partner with HireXtra to submit candidate referrals. 
  • An AI matching engine (e.g. “Match-O-Meter”) to assess candidate–job fit and rank relevancy. 
  • Tools to automate and optimize the hiring process—screening, scheduling, candidate insights, etc. 
  • Emphasis on reducing time-to-hire, cost, and improving the candidate experience.

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