Medical Assistant - Per Diem (Santa Clara)
Concentra
Summary
As a Concentra Medical Assistant, you will perform routine medical and testing procedures under direct supervision of the treating clinician. Also, ensure that every patient is treated the Concentra Way: with quality clinical care and by providing an excellent patient experience from welcoming, respectful and skillful colleagues.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Greet patients, obtain their medical histories and verify patient information
- Prepare patients for physical examinations, including taking vital signs and performing all required testing
- Provide assistance during examinations and treatment
- Perform ancillary testing and tasks as directed by the Center Medical Director (including but not limited to PFT, EKG, injections, audiograms, blood draws, etc.) and as certified
- Perform DOT and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing
- Cross trained to perform Front Office duties including greeting patients, obtaining authorization, check in/out, communication of wait times, etc.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, training as a medical assistant, or military medical specialist with current credentials in the state of employment
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, clinical office environment
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA) preferred but not required
- Prefer applicants who are conversationally fluent, can read and write in both English and Spanish
- This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, training as a medical assistant, or military medical specialist with current credentials in the state of employment
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, clinical office environment
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA) preferred but not required
- Prefer applicants who are conversationally fluent, can read and write in both English and Spanish
- This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management
Company overview
Concentra is a leading national provider of occupational health, urgent care, and physical therapy services in the United States. Founded in 1979, the company operates a network of more than 520 medical centers across 44 states, serving employers, employees, and individual patients. Concentra specializes in workplace injury care, employment-related physical examinations, drug testing, and occupational health programs designed to help employers maintain safe and productive work environments. The company's services include urgent care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, physical therapy and rehabilitation, and wellness programs. As a subsidiary of Select Medical, Concentra plays a crucial role in the healthcare ecosystem by bridging the gap between workplace health needs and medical care delivery. The company's integrated approach combines occupational medicine expertise with convenient access to care, making it a trusted partner for thousands of employers nationwide seeking to reduce workplace injuries, manage workers' compensation costs, and promote employee health and productivity.