Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant AlliedUp Cooperative, Inc. - 4.3 Oakland, CA Job Details Temp-to-hire $24 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications CPR Certification Customer communication BLS Certification Employee relationship building High school diploma or GED Medical assisting Full Job Description Certified Medical Assistant (Contract-to-Hire) We are seeking a compassionate, patient-centered Certified Medical Assistant for a Contract to Hire role at a mission-driven community health clinic in Oakland, CA .

Location:

West Oakland Type:

Contract-to-Hire Hourly Pay Rate:

$24

Shift :

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, Saturdays 8:00am to 1:00pm as needed. Key Responsibilities May perform both front office and back-office duties including registration, insurance verification, check-in and check-out. Monitor patient flow and recommend improvements for clinic efficiency. Take vital signs, intake patients, and prepare them for exams. Perform patient care tasks within medical assistant training, including patient history, ECG, specimen collection, venipuncture, injections, vital signs, charting, supply management, and sterile techniques. Conduct select physical exams (e.g., diabetic foot exams, audiograms). Collect blood specimens from patients of all ages. Carry out standing orders for lab tests, EKGs, chest X-rays, and other diagnostics. Sterilize and clean instruments using autoclave procedures. Provide patient education and exam instructions. Assist with maintaining medical records, immunization, and health registries. Prep charts before appointments. Support by answering calls, assisting staff, scheduling, and confirming appointments. Prepare forms for provider review. Process medication refills as ordered by the provider. Resolve minor patient issues and communicate patient concerns to supervisor or Provider as necessary. Will assist with patient outreach and work with Quality Improvement team to help close gaps in patient care. Provide patient education and instructions as directed by providers. Support services in Adult, OB, Pediatric, and Medical Records units

Experience and Credentials:

6+ Months of experience in a healthcare setting as a Medical Assistant, CNA, or Medical Aide. High school diploma or equivalent Valid and current State or National Medical Assistant Certification required from one of the following: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) American Medical Technologists (AMT) National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) National Healthcareer Association (NHA) National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCBMA) Phlebotomy certification a plus Current CPR Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Proficiency with

EPIC EHR

Basic Microsoft Word/Excel skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to perform the duties and responsibilities described above. General knowledge of clinical terminology and normal ranges for vital signs. Ability to maintain consistent and reliable attendance. Excellent customer service skills.

Language Skills:

verbal and written fluency in English required. Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred but not required.

Competencies:

Ability to communicate well with people of diverse cultural, professional and experiential backgrounds. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Why AlliedUP Worker-owned cooperative — your voice matters Competitive benefits Talent Incubator Program including mentorship, training, and career growth opportunities Collaborative, mission-driven healthcare environment Opportunity to serve diverse and underserved communities