The Medical Assistant (MA) supports both administrative and clinical functions to ensure efficient clinic operations and high-quality patient care. This role is responsible for managing front office duties such as patient intake, scheduling, and insurance verification, as well as back office responsibilities including patient care, assisting providers, and performing basic clinical procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Front Office (Administrative)
Greet and check in patients in a professional and friendly manner
Verify insurance eligibility and collect co-pays
Schedule, confirm, and reschedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records in EMR
Answer phones and respond to patient inquiries
Manage referrals, prior authorizations, and medical records requests
Perform general administrative duties (faxing, scanning, filing)
Back Office (Clinical)
Room patients and obtain vital signs
Document chief complaints and medical history
Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during visits
Perform basic clinical tasks such as:
EKGs
Specimen collection (urine, swabs, etc.)
Point-of-care testing (e.g., COVID, flu, strep)
Administer injections (if certified)
Clean and stock exam rooms; maintain infection control standards
Provide patient education and discharge instructions
Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience
Current BLS certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
Strong customer service and communication skills
Basic knowledge of medical terminology
Preferred:
1+ year of experience in urgent care, primary care, or outpatient setting
Experience with EMR systems (e.g., Epic, eClinicalWorks)
Phlebotomy and injection experience
Knowledge of insurance verification and authorization processes
Skills & Competencies
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Team-oriented with a patient-first mindset
Ability to maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
Work Environment
Fast-paced outpatient clinic setting
Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting
May require evenings, weekends, or holiday shifts
Numbers & Facts
Location
Alameda, California
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Certified Medical Assistantunmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Co-Paymentsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Electrocardiogramunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Fax Machinesunmatched
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Infection Controlunmatched
Injectionsunmatched
Medical Assistanceunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Medical Terminologyunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Outpatient Careunmatched
Patient Admissionsunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Care Authorizationsunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Phlebotomyunmatched
Primary Careunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Specimen Collectionunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Urgent Careunmatched
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