Medical Assistant - Bilingual English/Spanish

Winters Healthcare • Winters, CA

1d • $26 - $33

About The Position

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Medical Assistant, fluent in English and Spanish to join our team! The hours of this position are 32 hours per week, with a minimum of one evening shift from 11am - 8pm. As a Medical Assistant, you will have an important role in collaborating with the care teams and building a trusting relationship with the patient to ensure they receive exceptional care within Winters Healthcare. You will help monitor and manage the provider’s patient schedule to ensure a smooth flow from the patient to patient. You will greet patients, record the patient’s reason for the visit, perform and record vital signs, perform phlebotomy and provide immunizations to patients of all ages as directed by the medical provider. You will also follow up on labs, referrals, and prescription refill requests in a timely manner. The ideal candidate is a quick learner, organized, bilingual in English and Spanish, and has a significant background providing excellent customer service! The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, making connections, and building relationships. In addition, the ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, – listening included – the ability to establish effective, trusting relationships, and the passion to provide exceptional care to the patients of Winters Healthcare as we partner with them in their health journey. Can you see yourself here? We hope so!

Requirements

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (required).
• Graduation from an accredited medical assistant training program, or technical school;
• Knowledge of medical assisting practices, including vital signs, immunizations, and phlebotomy.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with patients and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based, patient-centered care environment.
• Proficiency with computers, standard office equipment, and Electronic Health Records (OCHIN Epic preferred)
• Commitment to outstanding customer service and high-quality patient care.
• Emotional intelligence and sound judgment in handling sensitive situations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous health center experience and working with integrated behavioral health teams preferred.
• Familiarity with county programs such as Family PACT, CHDP, and Healthy Families.

Responsibilities

• Communicate, collaborate, and work in a team-oriented environment supporting our model of care
• Greet and escort patients; record chief complaints and vitals; provide immunizations, perform blood draws when directed to do so by the licensed care team provider.
• Assist providers with patient care including coordinating referrals, labs, and prescription refill requests.

Benefits

• Current hourly rate range for a bilingual Medical Assistant under the 4DWW pilot is $26.25 - $32.50, and is determined on experience and qualifications
• Covered insurances include medical, dental, vision, supplemental long-term disability, life insurance/ AD&D, and employee assistance program all 95% sponsored for employee, and 70% sponsored for dependents.
• Paid time off : 45 Wellness days per equivalent year, 9 paid Holidays off, additional 2 weeks of PTO (based on years of service, hours worked, and 4DWW hours). (~58+ days off)
• 401K retirement match at 3%, and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• We provide a $350 scrub allowance upon hire, and $200 scrubs allowance each year after the first.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees