Job Description:

Medical Assistants (MAs) provide direct patient care and administrative support in fast-paced healthcare environments. They assist with clinical procedures, ensure smooth patient flow, maintain accurate records, and promote a positive patient experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care and Clinical Support:
Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight), and document in electronic health records (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner.
Assist providers with procedures such as biopsies, suture/staple removal, injections (e.g., vaccines, Botox), wound care, skin cancer reconstructions, acne treatments, or venipuncture/phlebotomy.
Prepare patients for exams by interviewing for medical history, explaining procedures, and ensuring comfort/privacy.
Collect and handle laboratory specimens (e.g., blood, urine) and perform basic diagnostic tests (e.g., EKGs, spirometry).
Administer medications/oral treatments as directed, following HIPAA and infection control protocols.
Support specialized care, such as IVF procedures, dermatology treatments, or behavioral health screenings.
Administrative Duties:
Manage front-office tasks: Greet patients, schedule appointments, verify insurance/eligibility, collect copays, and process billing.
Answer multi-line phones, handle incoming calls for test results/appointment confirmations, and route messages efficiently.
Maintain patient records, update demographics, and ensure compliance with electronic prescribing and referral processes.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for efficient patient flow, including rooming, check-out, and follow-up reminders.
Stock supplies, sterilize equipment, clean exam rooms, and assist with facility maintenance for safety and readiness.
Patient Interaction and Education:
Provide compassionate support to diverse patients, including those with addiction, mental health needs, or chronic conditions.
Educate patients on prep instructions, discharge plans, medication adherence, and self-care.
Respond to patient inquiries via phone/voicemail and de-escalate concerns to promote satisfaction.
Compliance and Quality Improvement:
Adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, and California Board of Licensed Vocational Nurses standards for medical assisting.
Participate in quality assurance, such as process improvements for patient throughput or EMR optimization.
Report incidents, maintain confidentiality, and support telehealth/virtual visits as needed.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (e.g., from a community college like San Diego City College).
Certification:
Must be Certified from any of the below list of Board Associations:

• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

• American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

• American Medical Technologists (AMT)

• California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (CCBMA)

• Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc, or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Current and valid Medical Assistant (MA) certification from an organization approved by the Medical Board of California (e.g., AAMA, AMCA, AMT, CCBMA, NCCT).
Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant is required. Only genuine experience candidates with any of the above-mentioned Association Board Certification are encouraged to apply for this role.
Skills:
Strong clinical knowledge: Vital signs, injections, EKGs, sterilization.
Administrative proficiency: Microsoft Office, medical terminology, scheduling software.
Soft skills: Excellent communication, empathy, multitasking in high-volume settings; bilingual (Spanish) highly valued.
Other: Valid California driver's license; background check, TB test, and flu vaccination required. Must pass drug screening.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hours shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Join our team and make a significant impact on the lives of our patients through your expertise.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

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