Medical Assistant-Outpatient Clinic, Per Diem
Job in
Oakland, Alameda County, California, 94616, USA
Listing for:
Alameda Health Sytem
Per diem
position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Medical Assistant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 36.32 USD Hourly
USD
36.32
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Medical Assistant-Outpatient Clinic, Per Diem, Days, 8hours
Medical Assistant-Outpatient Clinic, Per Diem, Days, 8hours
SUMMARY: Under clinical supervision of a RN or licensed physician/podiatrist, provides basic clinical, front office clerical, and technical support services for client/patient/clinic. Performs related duties as required.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Ability to empathize with vulnerable populations and care for poor and underserved patients.Assists clinician in following up on patient needs, including inbox management, giving patient prescriptions, work-slip and/or addressing messages. Provide information/instructions to patients with clinician authorization.Collaborate with patients and other healthcare providers to deliver coordinated, high quality care.Collects by non-invasive techniques and preserves specimens for testing including urine, sputum and stool. Transports specimens to laboratory.Effectively utilizes population health methodologies such as patient registry, inreach, outreach, care protocols and team-based care to improve patient and population outcomes.Following specific training, the Medical Assistant may administer PO intradermal, intramuscular, subcutaneous injections, inhalation, and immunizations, performs skin tests (PPD placement).Greets and escorts patients to examination rooms, prepares patients according to procedures, and assists physician/clinician with the care of the patient as instructed. Assists providers/nurses with examination and treatment/procedures. Ensures proper consents are obtained.Interviews and collects basic information from patients about their present and previous medical condition; measures vital signs and other information as required by department.Maintains patient examination areas, cleans, maintains, and/or sterilizes equipment. Stocks examination rooms, orders medical supplies and equipment. Checks and prepares rooms for the clinic’s daily schedule. Checks equipment and advises appropriate personnel when replacements are necessary.Participates in Performance Improvement/Quality Control activities.Performs basic clinical/technical skills specific to department and simple non-invasive testing.Performs clerical functions, i.e., answers phones, uses computers, registers patients, completes forms as necessary, files medical records. Completes registration and makes appointments for patients on the health system computer system when appropriate.Performs phlebotomy which includes venipuncture, finger-stick venipuncture and heel-stick venipuncture.Promptly responds to patient needs. Responds effectively to emergency situations including, Code Blue and other emergencies as directed.Provide patient-centered care that is respectful of, and responsive to, individual patient preferences, needs and values. Provides and promotes excellence in customer service for both internal and external customers.Records information in the patient’s record.Supports the plan of care including coordinating consultation, testing, referrals and required authorizations; assists patient with implementation of the plan of care and ensuring results are available. Instructs and assists patients in undressing for procedures for physician’s examination as appropriate. Directs patients to various departments outside of the clinic and provides basic self-care instructions as necessary; participate in orientation of new employees/students as needed.Transports patients to ancillary services. Assists patients with limited mobility in wheelchairs, with crutches, gait impairment, and/or gurney assistance.With training, provides health coaching, goal setting and action plan review to patients.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Graduation from a certified/accredited medical assistant school.
- Preferred
Minimum Experience:
One year in an outpatient setting. - Required
Licenses/Certifications:
Acquire within 6 months of hire and maintain active Medical Assistant certification as issued by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA), National Center for Competency Testing/Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute (NCCT/MMCI), or American Medical Technologists (AMT); BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Pay Range: $36.32 - $36.32 / Hour
Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a comprehensive benefits program.
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