Asian Health Services · 18 hours ago
Bilingual Medical Assistant
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$31.37/hr - $32.67/hr
1+ years expAsian Health Services, founded in 1974, provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to over 50,000 patients. They are seeking a Bilingual Medical Assistant who will assist in patient care, provide medical assistance, and coordinate care with providers while ensuring a high standard of culturally competent care.
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Responsibilities
Provides the highest quality of Medical Assistant care according to clinic policies and culturally competent care consistent with the agency’s Guide to Service Excellence and Corporate Compliance Plan
Safeguards patients’ privacy rights and cooperates in the resolution of patient complaints
Participates in a year-long intensive training program to learn the core competencies required of a Health Coach II
During the training process, incumbents are required to perform all the Health Coach II duties under close supervision and are expected to meet the goal of working independently by the end of the training period
Takes and records vital signs, recognizing abnormalities, and reporting them to nurses and providers
Interviews patient to obtain and record medical history using SOAP format in preparation for medical visits
Obtains basic health information and relevant documents and records
Participates in team huddles with providers before the start of clinic day to prepare for patient visits and manage standing orders
Performs basic in-clinic lab tests and obtains/processes specimens for lab send-out
Performs tests such as electrocardiogram, spirometry, audiometry, and Snellen test
Performs basic nursing procedures such as injections (for immunizations and tuberculin skin tests only), phlebotomy, and dressing changes
Fills out forms for ancillary services or referrals as directed by a physician
Assists in optimizing patient flow
Performs sterilization, infection control and cleaning of clinic areas, and cleaning medical instruments/equipment
Maintains and orders clinic supplies, keeping examination rooms, and nursing area well-stocked
Performs interpretation duties, and makes simple referrals as required/assigned
Enters data and retrieve reports from the CDMS system as needed
Meets with provider staff to discuss elements of patient care and carries out orders as directed
Enters health information into electronic health records (EHR) and utilizes EHR for documentation, records retrieval, staff communications, and data reporting
Adheres to policy and procedures within the unit
Ensures patient's rights to privacy, safety, and confidentiality
Attends appropriate in-service education courses for technical growth
Attend all staff and component meetings, providing input as necessary; may participate in AHS subcommittees
Identifies problems in the work area and works with others to seek solutions
Demonstrates good communication skills with patients
Appropriately carries out AHS organizational goals
Participates in orientation and training for volunteers and new staff
Qualification
Required
The employee must be an experienced clinical Medical Assistant, having met the education and training requirements in the Medical Assistant field, and performing Medical Assistant duties with a high level of proficiency and culturally compassionate care
Minimum one year of clinical experience in the healthcare setting
Bilingual/bicultural in an Asian language required - Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Khmer, and Mien
CPR certification required
Medical Assistant certification
Preferred
Commitment to working in the Asian community, to community health care with familiarity with community health clinics preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision premiums 100% paid by AHS
Acupuncture & Chiropractic coverage
12 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days
12 Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
3% 403(b) Employer Contribution + up to 2% Employee Match
Commuter Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Company
Asian Health Services
Asian Health Services provides medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare for underserved.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.15MKey Investors
Blue Shield of CaliforniaCDA Foundation
2025-04-23Grant
2024-03-18Grant
2021-12-15Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Julia Liou
Chief Executive Officer
Daveena Ma, MD
Associate Chief Medical Officer
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