Medical Assistant - Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical Assistant (fluent in English and Spanish)

Location:

Winters, CA (primary), with occasional fill-in at our Esparto facility.

Expected Hire Date:

June 1, 2026

Starting Hourly Rate:

Starting wage banding is $21.00

• $26.25/ hour. After 8 week Foundational Onboarding Period
• , wage banding increases to: $26.25
• $32.81/ hour plus full health insurance benefits
• Starting hours per week: 40 hours. After 8 week Foundational Onboarding Period
• , weekly hours reduces to 32. See more information below. Effective July 1, 2025
• June 21, 2026, Winters Healthcare is piloting a 4-Day Work Week.

During this pilot, full-time employment is defined as 32 hours per week, with compensation equivalent to a 40-hour workweek.

Note:

If you are reading about this position on Indeed or other 3rd party site, please visit our careers website for full consideration of your application: https://wintershealth.bamboohr.com/careers/137?source=aWQ9MTc%3D We are looking for a passionate and motivated Medical Assistant, fluent in English and Spanish to join our team! 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!

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.

Qualifications :

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.

Working Hours :

This position is 40 hours per week for 8 weeks for our Foundational Onboarding period. Following completion of the 8 weeks, (or 320 hours, whichever comes later), employee will be eligible for our 4 Day Work Week pilot to be employed at 32 hours per week

• A minimum of one evening per week (11 am
• 8 pm) is required.

Additional and/or occasional evenings may be required as business needs dictate. Foundational Onboarding Period All newly hired employees are expected to complete an 8-week (320-hour) Foundational Onboarding Period at 40 hours per week. This period is designed to support training, integration, and success in the role. During onboarding, employees are paid at their standard hourly rate for 40 hours worked. Upon successful completion of the onboarding period, employees transition to the 32-hour workweek and receive compensation equivalent to 40 hours per week, in alignment with the 4DWW pilot structure.

Compensation and Benefits:

As of July 1, 2025 Winters Healthcare is operating under a 4 Day Work Week pilot, with compensation and benefits as follows:

Starting Hourly Rate:

Starting wage banding is $21.00

• $26.25/ hour. After 8 week Foundational Onboarding Period
• , wage banding increases to: $26.25
• $32.81/ hour plus full health insurance benefits
• 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. Here at Winters Healthcare, we know that we are a unique organization and we love what we do and for whom we do it. We are big on fit, and while we will assess that fit, we understand that you are doing the same. Tell us what your interests are and let's collaborate together to do great things for our patients and our community! Review the full job description below: Medical Assistant Reports to:

Medical Assistant Manager FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt, hourly

Summary of Duties:

The Medical Assistant works within a model of team-based care as part of the care team and cares for patients in the role of the Medical Assistant. The MA is responsible for assisting providers with patient care, keeping medical supplies stocked, performing designated diagnostic procedures, giving injections, performing blood draws, screening provider telephone calls and providing medical education. The MA is responsible for working in a team-based environment supporting the Relationship-Based Model of Care. Additionally, the MA may also provide front office coverage and assist in patient scheduling, verification of information, routing phone calls, collecting, posting, and managing account payments.

The ideal candidate enjoys:

working on a team, being with people (co-workers, patients, community, etc.), collaborating, being innovative, and building connections and relationships. We are a unique organization and value the relationships we develop with one another to improve the health of our community.

Essential Functions:

Greet and escort patients to exam rooms courteously. Manage provider-patient panel, including chart preparation and follow-up. Monitor the provider's daily patient schedule. Perform and record vital signs (TPR, BP, weight, height) relevant to the complaint. Record chief complaint or reason for visit. Assist with examinations and minor surgeries as needed. Perform phlebotomy and prepare lab specimens for pickup. Conduct office lab tests and maintain control records. Perform diagnostic tests as directed (e.g., ECG, pulmonary function). Administer immunizations and injections for all ages. Provide patient education materials. Screen and follow up on patient calls, addressing questions or relaying messages. Document patient-related activities in charts (e.g., injections, messages). Complete referrals and schedule specialty appointments. Support quality improvement initiatives as required.

Non-Essential Duties:

Maintain cleanliness of countertops, exam rooms, and lab equipment. Order and receive medical supplies. Assist front office with reception duties and general cleaning. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Work Experience Graduation from an accredited medical assistant training program, or technical school; CPR Certification (or receipt of certification within 60 days of hire) Significant background in providing outstanding customer service

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (speak, read, and write) is required. Well-organized and detail-oriented, with ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in an integrated setting Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build trusting relationships with patients, coworkers, and community. Demonstrated customer service and ability to create a welcoming, supportive environment for all patients Effective oral and written communication skills, including active listening. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, collaborating with all levels of the team Emotional intelligence, flexibility, and problem-solving skills in dynamic or stressful situations. Working knowledge of medical assistant duties, including vital signs, immunizations, phlebotomy, and specimen handling. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with electronic health records (EHR); familiarity with OCHIN Epic preferred. Commitment to Winters Healthcare's mission of providing accessible, relationship-based care to underserved populations.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

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

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties and tasks of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; work on irregular surfaces; reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, twist, or crawl. This job requires physical effort and the ability to place or retrieve items below waist level may be required. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees occasionally may be required to transfer patients to and from a wheelchair. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Environmental/ Working Conditions:

The environment is a standard office environment. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday. Occasionally, evenings, weekends, and overtime may be required. Office hours may be changed as business needs dictate. The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, employees may occasionally be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, required to work near moving mechanical parts and sharp instruments, and may be at risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Medical Assistant

• Bilingual English/Spanish 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Winters, CA 95694 $21.00
• $32.81 an hour
• Full-time Winters Healthcare 6 reviews $21.00
• $32.81 an hour
• Full-time Medical Assistant (fluent in English and Spanish)

Location:

Winters, CA (primary), with occasional fill-in at our Esparto facility.

Expected Hire Date:

June 1, 2026

Starting Hourly Rate:

Starting wage banding is $21.00

• $26.25/ hour. After 8 week Foundational Onboarding Period
• , wage banding increases to: $26.25
• $32.81/ hour plus full health insurance benefits
• Starting hours per week: 40 hours. After 8 week Foundational Onboarding Period
• , weekly hours reduces to 32. See more information below. Effective July 1, 2025
• June 21, 2026, Winters Healthcare is piloting a 4-Day Work Week.

During this pilot, full-time employment is defined as 32 hours per week, with compensation equivalent to a 40-hour workweek.

Note:

If you are reading about this position on Indeed or other 3rd party site, please visit our careers website for full consideration of your application: https://wintershealth.bamboohr.com/careers/137?source=aWQ9MTc%3D We are looking for a passionate and motivated Medical Assistant, fluent in English and Spanish to join our team! 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!

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.

Qualifications :

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.

Working Hours :

This position is 40 hours per week for 8 weeks for our Foundational Onboarding period. Following completion of the 8 weeks, (or 320 hours, whichever comes later), employee will be eligible for our 4 Day Work Week pilot to be employed at 32 hours per week

• A minimum of one evening per week (11 am
• 8 pm) is required.

Additional and/or occasional evenings may be required as business needs dictate. Foundational Onboarding Period All newly hired employees are expected to complete an 8-week (320-hour) Foundational Onboarding Period at 40 hours per week. This period is designed to support training, integration, and success in the role. During onboarding, employees are paid at their standard hourly rate for 40 hours worked. Upon successful completion of the onboarding period, employees transition to the 32-hour workweek and receive compensation equivalent to 40 hours per week, in alignment with the 4DWW pilot structure.

Compensation and Benefits:

As of July 1, 2025 Winters Healthcare is operating under a 4 Day Work Week pilot, with compensation and benefits as follows:

Starting Hourly Rate:

Starting wage banding is $21.00

• $26.25/ hour. After 8 week Foundational Onboarding Period
• , wage banding increases to: $26.25
• $32.81/ hour plus full health insurance benefits
• 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. Here at Winters Healthcare, we know that we are a unique organization and we love what we do and for whom we do it. We are big on fit, and while we will assess that fit, we understand that you are doing the same. Tell us what your interests are and let's collaborate together to do great things for our patients and our community! Review the full job description below: Medical Assistant Reports to:

Medical Assistant Manager FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt, hourly

Summary of Duties:

The Medical Assistant works within a model of team-based care as part of the care team and cares for patients in the role of the Medical Assistant. The MA is responsible for assisting providers with patient care, keeping medical supplies stocked, performing designated diagnostic procedures, giving injections, performing blood draws, screening provider telephone calls and providing medical education. The MA is responsible for working in a team-based environment supporting the Relationship-Based Model of Care. Additionally, the MA may also provide front office coverage and assist in patient scheduling, verification of information, routing phone calls, collecting, posting, and managing account payments.

The ideal candidate enjoys:

working on a team, being with people (co-workers, patients, community, etc.), collaborating, being innovative, and building connections and relationships. We are a unique organization and value the relationships we develop with one another to improve the health of our community.

Essential Functions:

Greet and escort patients to exam rooms courteously. Manage provider-patient panel, including chart preparation and follow-up. Monitor the provider's daily patient schedule. Perform and record vital signs (TPR, BP, weight, height) relevant to the complaint. Record chief complaint or reason for visit. Assist with examinations and minor surgeries as needed. Perform phlebotomy and prepare lab specimens for pickup. Conduct office lab tests and maintain control records. Perform diagnostic tests as directed (e.g., ECG, pulmonary function). Administer immunizations and injections for all ages. Provide patient education materials. Screen and follow up on patient calls, addressing questions or relaying messages. Document patient-related activities in charts (e.g., injections, messages). Complete referrals and schedule specialty appointments. Support quality improvement initiatives as required.

Non-Essential Duties:

Maintain cleanliness of countertops, exam rooms, and lab equipment. Order and receive medical supplies. Assist front office with reception duties and general cleaning. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Work Experience Graduation from an accredited medical assistant training program, or technical school; CPR Certification (or receipt of certification within 60 days of hire) Significant background in providing outstanding customer service

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (speak, read, and write) is required. Well-organized and detail-oriented, with ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in an integrated setting Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build trusting relationships with patients, coworkers, and community. Demonstrated customer service and ability to create a welcoming, supportive environment for all patients Effective oral and written communication skills, including active listening. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, collaborating with all levels of the team Emotional intelligence, flexibility, and problem-solving skills in dynamic or stressful situations. Working knowledge of medical assistant duties, including vital signs, immunizations, phlebotomy, and specimen handling. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with electronic health records (EHR); familiarity with OCHIN Epic preferred. Commitment to Winters Healthcare's mission of providing accessible, relationship-based care to underserved populations.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

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

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties and tasks of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; work on irregular surfaces; reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, twist, or crawl. This job requires physical effort and the ability to place or retrieve items below waist level may be required. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees occasionally may be required to transfer patients to and from a wheelchair. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Environmental/ Working Conditions:

The environment is a standard office environment. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday. Occasionally, evenings, weekends, and overtime may be required. Office hours may be changed as business needs dictate. The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, employees may occasionally be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, required to work near moving mechanical parts and sharp instruments, and may be at risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.