Medical Assistant With CPT I - Newman, CA

Compensation: $23 to $25 per hour DOE

Overview: Nexus HR is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Medical Assistant (Front/Back Office) with a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) license to support a healthcare clinic in Newman, CA. This on-site role requires at least 1-3 years of experience, a Medical Assistant diploma, and a CPT I certification. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be computer literate, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment.

About the Job:

As a Medical Assistant, you will perform both front and back office duties—ranging from patient intake and administrative tasks to phlebotomy and clinical support. The role requires a strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to follow instructions in a busy healthcare setting. This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to a supportive and dynamic medical team.

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, reschedules, and cancels 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 1- 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant.

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

• Active CPT1 License is required.

• Good communication, sound judgment, and organizational skills.

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

• Exceptional customer service skills

• Works well with others and follows directions and instructions.

• Reliable attendance with a consistently low absenteeism rate.

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

• Computer-literate with familiarity with medical terminology.