Medical Assistant (Bilingual Mandarin and/or Cantonese)

Department: WLQ - Clinic Ops

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 1518 Noriega St., San Francisco, CA 94122

Reporting To: Ronalyn Mercado

Compensation: $22.00 - $26.00 / hour

Description

We are currently seeking a highly motivated bilingual Medical Assistant to assist our medical providers at our primary care and pediatric clinic in San Francisco. This role will report to our Medical Office Manager/Site Administrator and enable us to continue to scale in the healthcare industry.

Our Values: 

• Put Patients First
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
• Operate with Integrity & Excellence
• Be Innovative
• Work As One Team

What You'll Do

• Assists physicians, nurses, and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician
• Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, referrals and authorizations, balancing of copays
• Clinical duties may include, such as preparing a treatment room for patient exams, recording patient medical history, and cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment
• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in the patient's chart
• Interviews patients to obtain their medical history
• Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files
• Must be detail oriented and possess strong organizational skills in a fast-pace environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to prioritize workload while remaining flexible
• May be required to work overtime to meet tight deadlines
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One (1) or more years of experience working as a Medical Assistant 
• Active and unrestricted Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in California preferred
• High school diploma or GED
• Bilingual in Mandarin and/or Cantonese

You're great for this role if:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality following HIPAA
• Demonstration of mature judgment
• Attention to detail, organized, ethical, and reliable
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a courteous and friendly manner

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• This role follows a onsite work structure where the expectation is to work full-time at 1518 Noriega St., San Francisco, CA 94122.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.
• The national target pay range for this role is $22 - $26 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location (current or future), experience, and other job-related factors.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at humanresourcesdept@astranahealth.com to request an accommodation.         Additional Information:     The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.