Bilingual Medical Assistant - Murrieta PRN

Concentra • Murrieta, CA

10d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Concentra is hiring a Medical Assistant in Murrieta to provide routine medical care and support a positive patient experience alongside a dedicated team. The position is listed as PRN, with a Monday through Friday schedule of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Medical Assistant works directly with patients, supports patient flow, and performs clinical procedures and testing, as well as clerical duties in the front and back office.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Medical Assistant certification from an accredited school, with credentials valid in the state of employment in accordance with state requirements and applicable regulations; alternatively, military medical specialist experience with current Medical Assistant credentials valid in the state of employment.
• Working knowledge of state-specific occupational medicine requirements.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact with people tactfully and professionally.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies.
• Willingness to participate in required initial and ongoing training.
• Effective communication and interaction with employers, patients, providers, and other employees.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with employees at all levels.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to successfully complete orientation and training and demonstrate competency in all required medical tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical office experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ancillary testing and tasks ordered by treating clinicians, including vaccines and injections, phlebotomy, pulmonary function testing, audiograms, and respirator fit testing.
• Perform rapid screening tests such as influenza, strep, mono, and glucose tests.
• Prepare patients for physical examinations by taking vital signs and performing required testing.
• Perform routine medical procedures as ordered by the treating clinician.
• Triage and disposition patients.
• Assist providers during examinations and treatment.
• Prepare for and assist clinicians with surgery setup and injury care.
• Apply bandages, dressings, and splints as ordered by the treating clinician.
• Dispense medications and appliances as ordered and in accordance with state regulations.
• Perform DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing.
• Maintain and operate medical devices and equipment, including calibration and record keeping in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• Complete quality assurance activities on equipment, medical devices, and testing processes used in the center.
• Maintain supplies, clean rooms and equipment, and stock exam rooms.
• Notify a supervisor promptly if equipment malfunctions, supplies are needed, or the facility is not operating as expected.
• Manage patient flow and volume and keep patients informed of expected wait times.
• Perform front- and back-office clerical tasks related to patient care and record keeping, ensuring documentation is accurate.
• Cross-train and perform front-office duties, including greeting patients, obtaining authorization, checking patients in and out, and communicating wait times.
• Answer the telephone as needed.
• Attend center staff meetings as required.
• Help maintain a neat, clean, and orderly facility.
• Complete orientation and training and demonstrate competency in required medical tasks.
• Obtain required Medical Support Specialist certifications, including Drug Screen Collection, Breath Alcohol Certification, and Hair and Oral Fluids Collection.

Benefits

• At many locations, a Monday through Friday schedule with weekends free.
• Opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies and continuously advance knowledge and skills.
• Opportunity to perform medical procedures beyond the traditional role.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED