Center for Family Health and Education
📍 Location: El Monte, CA
💰 Salary: $21 – $23/hr
🕐 Job Type: Full-time
🏥 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Job description
Mandarin Speaking Medical Assistant (Accepting New MA Graduates and Experienced MAs)!
Overview
Our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and compassionate Medical Assistant (MA) to support our patient care teams. Medical Assistants are a vital part of ensuring efficient clinic flow, accurate patient information, and quality healthcare delivery. The ideal candidate is fluent in Mandarin and English, has excellent communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
· Room patients and verify demographic and medical information at each visit.
· Obtain and document vital signs, medical history, and reason for visit in the EMR.
· Assist providers during patient examinations and in-office procedures.
· Coordinate patient care as directed by clinicians, including follow-ups and referrals.
· Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked exam rooms; sterilize instruments as required.
· Ensure medications, authorizations, lab results, and outside records are updated in EMR.
· Assist with scheduling appointments, answering phones, and handling patient inquiries.
· Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
· Support quality improvement and compliance initiatives within the FQHC.
· Perform other duties as assigned to support smooth clinic operations.
Qualifications & Experience
· High School Diploma or GED required.
· Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
· Fluent in both Mandarin and English (Required).
· Minimum 1 year of experience in an outpatient clinic setting preferred.
· General knowledge of HIPAA, infection control, and patient confidentiality.
· Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Comfortable using EMR systems and basic office equipment.
· Must be able to commute to our clinic locations within Los Angeles County.
Physical Demands
· Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
· Use hands and fingers in repetitive motions daily.
· Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 10 lbs periodically.
· Travel to other clinic sites may be required.
Benefits
· 401(k) with employer matching
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance
· Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
· Career development and growth opportunities within the FQHC system
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
CFHE Core Values
- Commitment to Service – Ensures efficient operations that support quality patient care and resource stewardship.
- Integrity and Accountability – Upholds transparency and compliance in all purchasing and inventory processes.
- Teamwork and Collaboration – Partners effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
- Respect and Compassion – Supports CFHE’s mission by maintaining professionalism and empathy in all interactions.
- Excellence and Quality – Strives for operational excellence through research-driven, data-informed decisions.