Medical Assistant
Above Health · Arcadia, CA · 4 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, communicate clearly with patients and clinicians, and support both clinical procedures and administrative tasks in a fast-growing medical practice.
Responsibilities
- Greet and prepare patients for visits, ensuring a welcoming and comfortable experience
- Record and update vital signs, medical histories, medications, and allergies in the EMR
- Assist physicians with allergy testing (skin prick and intradermal) and immunotherapy injections
- Prepare and administer allergy extracts and maintain accurate documentation
- Support procedures including pulmonary function testing, spirometry, and medication administration
- Maintain exam rooms, inventory, and cleanliness per infection-control standards
- Care for patient flow, scheduling, and follow-up communications
- Handle lab specimens and assist with diagnostic test processing as directed
- Provide education on procedures, treatment plans, and medication instructions
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and all clinical safety standards
Qualifications
- Required: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or equivalent
- Required: Current BLS/CPR certification
- Preferred: Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in an outpatient setting
- Preferred: Experience in allergy, asthma, immunology, or internal medicine
- Preferred: Familiarity with EMR systems (Elation, Athena, or similar)
- Preferred: Spanish or Mandarin bilingual ability
Attributes
- Compassionate, patient-first mindset
- Genuine care for patient wellbeing and comfort
- Strong attention to detail and reliability
- Precision in clinical procedures and documentation
- Excellent Communication And Teamwork Skills
- Clear communication with patients and colleagues
- Adaptability in a modern, technology-enabled clinical environment
- Comfort with digital tools and evolving processes
- Curiosity and willingness to learn new procedures or digital tools
- Growth mindset and enthusiasm for continuous learning