Certified Medical Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator - Orthopedics
Are you a Certified Medical Assistant who brings both clinical confidence and compassionate care to every patient interaction? We're seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented professional to support our providers through hands-on patient care, efficient scheduling, and essential administrative tasks. In this dynamic role, you'll be the heartbeat of the clinic: rooming patients, assisting with procedures, managing immunizations, and ensuring accurate documentation and communication every step of the way. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, love working with a diverse patient population, and take pride in keeping both people and processes running smoothly, we want to meet you. Apply today and help us deliver care that's as coordinated as it is compassionate.
Details
- Pay: $35.00 - $36.00 per hour (DOE)
- Shift Days: Monday through Friday
- Shift Times: Start Times may vary as early as 7:00am to 9:00am; 8 hour shift
- Start Date: As Soon As Possible!
- Duration: November 1, 2025
- Department: Orthopedics
- Location: Redwood City, California
Benefits
- Great working location
- Health insurance
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Weekly payroll
- 24-hour accessibility
- Personalized service
Required
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent Required.
- Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved school /institution or equivalent documented training.
- BLS - Basic Life Support required (AHA)
- A minimum of 1 year of experience as Medical Assistant
- EPIC Experience
- Comfortability with giving vaccinations/injections
Preferred
- A minimum of 1 year experience in Orthopedics
Abilities/Skills
- All levels require possession of knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to function effectively at the level to which assigned.
- Knowledge of and ability to use and apply medical terminology in performing his/her duties.
- Knowledge of coding and billing regulations.
- Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
- Ability to speak and write effectively in English.
- Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
- Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families and staff, including high volume and stressful situations.
- Ability to work independently as well as an integral part of the patient care team.
- Ability to follow instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Demonstrated familiarity, knowledge and understanding of home health, practice care coordination, clinical care skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare exam rooms and ensure availability of necessary equipment, supplies, and patient information (lab results) prior to visit.
- Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, and the coordination of care during patient encounters.
- Perform direct patient care, including room, taking vital signs, weights, administering medications, vaccines, injections, and conducting waives testing (glucose, urine dipstick, EKGs)
- Administer medications per protocol and only after verification with licensed personnel.
- Process prescription refill requests and follow established guidelines.
- Collect and send lab specimens according to clinical protocol and ensure accurate documentation.
- Schedule, edit, and maintain appointment for clinical visits and radiology, ensuring accuracy in the scheduling system.
- Accurately collect and input patient demographic and insurance data; ensure authorizations and verifications are completed prior to visits.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe clinical and administrative areas.
- Provide compassionate, responsive service by addressing patient inquiries, acting as a liaison, and support patients through the care process.
- Communicate patient concerns, symptoms, or changes promptly to licensed clinical staff and assist with patient messaging as needed.
About Us
Power Personnel has been working with healthcare professionals like you since 1994. We are the experts in healthcare staffing in Northern California. That’s why so many hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities rely on us for filling critical positions. If you want competitive pay, excellent working conditions and a team that supports you, we can help!
Refer a friend and get $125 bonus for every referral! *
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*In order to get the bonus, the person referred must work at least 20 shifts.