Medical Assistant

The Wonderful Company•Lost Hills, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wonderful Company is seeking a temporary Medical Assistant to join its Central Valley health and wellness team. The role is based at the company's wellness center in Lost Hills, located within a pistachio processing and packaging facility. The Medical Assistant works with clinicians, health coaches, and social workers to provide wellness care to company employees and their families. Work is split between clinical care and medical reception.

Requirements

Medical Assistant Certificate.
At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.
Written and verbal fluency in Spanish.
Excellent communication skills for taking medical histories, understanding provider and supervisor instructions, and accurately documenting medical information.
Ability to multitask and work effectively in a high-stress, fast-moving environment.
Thorough understanding of confidentiality and nondisclosure under general HIPAA standards.
Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated effectiveness working with ethnically diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification and experience are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination and treatment, take patient histories and vital signs, and prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
Administer injections and apply dressings as instructed.
Prepare and maintain treatment supplies and equipment, including sterilization; keep equipment clean and safe.
Assist with scheduling tests and treatments.
Order and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment.
Maintain electronic medical records, files, and other information.
Compile and enter technical and statistical data for reports and records.
Welcome patients, clients, and visitors; determine the purpose of visits and direct them to the appropriate person or program.
Provide information to callers, transfer calls as needed, and coordinate adequate phone coverage with the Health and Wellness team.
Schedule clinic visits, confirm appointments, and follow up with patients who miss appointments.
Register new patients and update or verify existing patient demographics, detailed patient information, and eligibility status.
Manage and update clinic staff schedules to reflect patient care, blocked time, personal time, and other scheduling needs.
Unlock and lock clinic rooms, cabinets, and drawers to maintain patient confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.