Medical Assistant - Cardiology (Bilingual Chinese or Spanish)

Astrana Health, Inc. • San Gabriel, CA

13d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a highly motivated bilingual Medical Assistant to assist our medical providers. The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the cardiology clinic. The position supports both providers and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication. This role will report to our Site Administrator and enable us to continue to scale in the healthcare industry.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED 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
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• At least one (1) year of experience working as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Active and unrestricted Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in California preferred
• Bilingual in Mandarin and/or Cantonese or Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians, nurses, and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a provider
• 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
• Perform EKG and cardiac heart monitor hook up.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED