Medical Assistant With CPT1 - Newman, CA

Compensation: $22 to $24 per hour DOE

Overview: Nexus HR is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Medical Assistant (Front/Back Office) to support a busy healthcare clinic in Newman, CA. This on-site role is open to new graduates with an active MA certification. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be computer literate, and work well in a team-oriented clinical environment.

About the Job

As a Medical Assistant, your duties will include both front and back office tasks, supporting daily clinic operations and patient care. New graduates are welcome to apply, and training will be provided. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, exercises sound judgment, has strong computer literacy, and can follow instructions in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive clinical setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the provider(s) to provide quality care to patients.

• Performs diagnostic tests, administers medications, collects/prepares specimens within the scope of practice as directed by a clinician, and practices infection control techniques.

• Prepares patients for appropriate exams/procedures as directed by the assigned provider by escorting patients to exam rooms, measuring vital signs, and properly documenting information obtained through patient records via the EMR system.

• Assist providers in exam rooms and give instructions to patients as instructed by providers.

• Answers telephone inquiries and triage messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and physician assistants.

• Ensures that exam rooms are clean, stocked, and appropriately set up prior to rooming each patient. Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and serviceability of facilities and equipment; performs opening and closing duties.

• Ensures all related reports, labs, and information required are available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment.

• Upkeeps required compliance logs (temperature logs, cash logs, etc.)

• Properly cares for medical equipment and performs maintenance responsibilities.

• Schedules reschedule and cancel appointments for clinic providers through the EMR system.

• Obtains insurance approvals as appropriate; prepares and updates medical charts and associated records, and enters patient data into files.

• Obtains and verifies patient billing information, as appropriate to the activities of the unit; processes patient accounts, and maintains records.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

• Medical Assistant (MA) diploma required; training from an accredited program is a plus.

• Active CPT1 License (required).

• Good communication, sound judgment, and organizational skills.

• Professional, friendly attitude with patients, providers, and staff.

• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and meet deadlines.

• Must be able to work well under pressure and in a team environment.

• Computer literate with familiarity with medical terminology.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

• Dental

• Vision

• Medical

• 401k

• Paid Leave