Bilingual Medical Assistant

Company Description

Who we are:

We strive to make The Wonderful Company true to its name through our mission to bring positive, multi-generational change to the communities we serve by leveraging our business acumen and hands-on approach to Corporate Social Responsibility. The purpose of our work is to disrupt the cycle of poverty in the Central Valley of California through a relentless focus on the social determinants of health with an unwavering commitment to helping the region's children grow up with better opportunities than their parents had.

Our Central Valley Health & Wellness programs provide completely free comprehensive onsite healthcare to our employees and their families. Our educational programs reach students across 165 schools throughout the Central Valley, with world-class academic initiatives that support them every step of the way, from cradle to career. And our active involvement in the heart of our communities brings infrastructure investments and youth and adult programming that helps build a more vibrant and sustainable society.

Our approach is unique, with our owners personally overseeing these efforts. We are deeply committed to bringing positive, multi-generational change to the communities we serve.

Our work also extends beyond the Central Valley. Giving back and leaving the planet better than we found it will be our legacy. To learn more about our programs and read our entire Corporate Social Responsibility report, click here.

Job Description

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Central Valley health and wellness team. The position will be based at our wellness center in Lost Hills, located within our pistachio processing and packaging facility. The Medical Assistant will work with team of clinicians, health coaches and social workers to provide wellness care to the company's employees and families. For the right candidate, this will provide an incredible opportunity to build, develop and foster collaboration among a team that is evolving a new model for world-class health and wellness that can have an immense positive impact for underserved and vulnerable populations.

Core Skills and Responsibilities:

• Work will be split approximately 50/50 across clinical care and medical reception.

• Clinical care:

o Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Take patient histories and vital signs.

o Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.

o Administer injections and applies dressings as instructed.

o Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.

o Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.

o Order and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment.

o Maintain Electronic Medical Records, files and other information.

o Compile and condense technical and statistical data for reports and records.

o Maintain equipment in a clean and safe condition always.

• Medical reception:

o Welcome patients/clients/visitors to the clinic in a manner that is helpful and friendly; determines purpose of visit and direct to appropriate person or program.

o Provide information to callers; transfer calls as needed; work with Health and Wellness team to ensure adequate phone coverage at all times.

o Schedule patients for clinic visits; call patients to confirm; follow up with patients for missed appointments

o Maintain business office inventory and equipment

o Register new patients and update/verify existing patient demographics by collecting detailed patient information and eligibility status that is accurate and up-to-date.

o Enter and compile technical and statistical data for reports and records.

o Manage and update the clinic staff schedules to reflect patient care, blocked time, personal time, etc.

Unlock and lock clinic rooms, cabinets, and drawers to ensure patient confidentiality is maintained.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a medical assistant program.
• Phlebotomy certification and experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience.
• Written and verbal fluency in Spanish required.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption.

Additional Information

Wonderful's dedication to you:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental, and 401k with match eligibility.
• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice.

Quality of Life in the Central Valley:

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer.

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