Medical Assistant I - West Sacramento (Per diem)

OLE Health•West Sacramento, CA

1h•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I works with medical services staff to support medical visits and conduct initial patient intake. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Medical Assistant helps provide comprehensive care to a primarily low-income, non-English-speaking population. The role supports efficient patient rooming, clear communication, medical procedures, patient education, follow-up instructions, and accurate daily documentation. The position also helps patients access health coverage programs by conducting eligibility interviews, assisting with applications and documentation, and educating patients, families, and community members about available programs. The Medical Assistant supports clinic operations, community events, and health fairs, and may be required to travel or float to other sites. This is a per diem role with no set schedule or hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Satisfactory completion of an accredited medical assistant program in California.
Entry-level position requiring up to one year of experience.
Must obtain and maintain current CPR certification.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, strong data-entry skills, and use of an electronic health record system.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

California Medical Assistant certification.
Phlebotomy certificate.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish, Dari, Punjabi, or Vietnamese.

Responsibilities

Interview patients to determine eligibility for health coverage programs, including Covered California, Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, the Patient Assistance Program (PAP), and the County Medical Services Program (CMSP).
Assist patients with program applications and collection of required documentation.
Educate patients, family members, and community members about health coverage programs.
Enter patient information into the electronic health record system.
Support community events and health fairs.
Greet patients in exam room areas and promote a positive patient service experience.
Room patients and obtain and document vital signs.
Collect and document patient history and current health status.
Disinfect and prepare treatment rooms, equipment, and supplies to support efficient clinic flow.
Provide patient education and follow-up care instructions at discharge as directed by the provider.
Perform panel management and non-visit tasks assigned by a provider or nurse.
Work closely with providers to address patients’ health needs and concerns and support high-quality care.
Ensure provider/medical assistant huddles take place on time in preparation for each shift.
Perform routine screenings and procedures as directed by a medical provider and document findings according to protocol.
Perform medical assistant procedures, including finger sticks for hemoglobin checks, ear washes, nebulizer treatments, urine dipsticks, specimen collection for throat or urine cultures, wound cleaning, PPD placement, INR, glucose, HCG, and Hemoglobin A1C, as applicable at the site.
Administer immunizations according to provider orders and document them in the electronic health record.
Ensure logs, forms, records, and charts are complete, thorough, and accurate.
Document freezer and refrigerator temperatures and take appropriate action to maintain correct temperatures.
Run daily quality assurance tests to verify the proper functionality of in-house testing equipment.
Follow standard safety precautions, including appropriate handling of contained waste and sharps and cleaning and disinfecting medical equipment after use.
Communicate clearly with providers, staff, and patients to support clinic flow and patient handoffs; communicate urgent issues to the Back Office Supervisor.
Complete chart preparation, support quality improvement measures, and perform other administrative tasks assigned by the Back Office Supervisor.
Ensure patient messages are answered within the timeframe indicated by site leadership.
Help teammates during downtime.
Recommend process and practice improvements through the appropriate channels.
Float or travel to other sites as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.