Medical Assistant

Job Title : Medical AssistantJob Description

The Medical Assistant will provide essential support to the Digestive Health Center, which hosts up to 90 providers specializing in gastroenterology, hepatology, and GI surgery. Each Medical Assistant may see up to 40 patients a day, emphasizing the need for efficiency and effective communication. This role operates from Monday to Friday, 9 : 00 AM to 5 : 30 PM.

Responsibilities

Room patients and check vital signs.

Communicate with providers and staff using the In Basket system.

Clean and prep patient rooms.

Update the EPIC system with health notes.

Schedule appointments and verify insurance.

Complete administrative tasks such as filing forms.

Essential Skills

Medical assisting

Patient care

Epic proficiency

Rooming patients

Checking vital signs

Technological proficiency

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Quick learner

Customer service skills

Electronic health record management

Appointment scheduling

Insurance verification

Medical Assisting Diploma / Certification

BLS - American Heart Association certification

Work Environment

This department is ranked in the top 10 nationwide for its specialty and fosters a supportive team culture. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 9 : 00 AM to 5 : 30 PM. Each Medical Assistant supports 3-4 providers and sees approximately 40 patients daily. The role is primarily administrative, making it ideal for someone seeking stability and a collaborative environment rather than hands-on procedural assistance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redwood City, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redwood City,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

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