Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in supporting physicians and ensuring the smooth operation of our medical facility. This position involves a combination of clinical and administrative duties, contributing significantly to the overall patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and patients for medical evaluations.
• Conduct routine clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and noting chief complaints.
• Perform basic lab tests including HET, AU, UPT, EKG, and others as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of instruments and exam rooms.
• Sterilize medical instruments.
• Follow daily procedures according to established protocols.
• Assist medical providers during examinations and procedures.
• Gather data and reports for monthly statistics.
• Provide support services to ensure smooth patient flow, including organizing charts and assisting with filing.
• Attend regular staff meetings.
• Help patients complete necessary questionnaires.
• Understand immunization schedules, safe administration techniques, storage and handling, correct documentation, and data entry for follow-up.
• Track and reschedule patients according to protocol.
• Be knowledgeable about patient education materials.
• Adhere to HIPAA and privacy policies.
• Participate actively in team-based care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience with Epic and electronic health record systems.
• Proficiency in medical assisting and patient care.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to schedule appointments effectively.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Experience in insurance verification.
• Familiarity with pediatric care.
• Competency in measuring blood pressure.
• Knowledge of internal medicine practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to prepare exam rooms and patients for evaluations.
• Experience in conducting routine clinical tasks.
• Ability to perform basic lab tests.
• Skills in maintaining cleanliness and sterilizing instruments.
• Knowledge of immunization schedules and safe administration techniques.
• Experience in gathering data and reporting for monthly statistics.
• Ability to provide patient education materials.

Work Environment

Work in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting supporting the community and underinsured. The role involves working in a clinical environment with standard medical equipment. The position requires adherence to HIPAA and privacy policies. Participation in regular staff meetings and team-based care is expected.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.