Medical Assistant

Join Our Compassionate & Collaborative Healthcare Team

Are you a compassionate, proactive Medical Assistant who is passionate about supporting both patients and healthcare professionals? We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our vibrant and growing healthcare team. In this vital role, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality patient care while supporting the day-to-day operations of our practice.

As a Medical Assistant, you will work closely with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to ensure patients receive timely, efficient, and exceptional care. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives while growing within a supportive and dynamic medical environment.

If you thrive in a collaborative setting, enjoy hands-on patient care, and are committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply and become an essential member of our team.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients; obtain and accurately record vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, height, weight) using age-appropriate equipment.


• Document chief complaints and complete all required patient intake and Medical Assistant charting in the EMR.


• Prepare, clean, stock, and maintain exam rooms between patient visits.


• Operate and assist with clinical equipment and procedures, including:
  
  
  
  • EKGs
  
  
  • Oxygen saturation monitoring
  
  
  • Pulmonary function testing
  
  
  • Vision and hearing screenings
  
  
  • Ear and eye irrigations
  
  
  • Peak flow testing
  
  
  • Nebulizer treatments
  
  
  
  


• Administer medications, injections, and immunizations per clinic policy and provider orders, following proper dosage calculations and the Seven Rights of Medication Administration.


• Assist with and clean up after minor procedures (e.g., Pap smears, mole removals, minor lacerations).


• Set up and assist with age-appropriate well-child exams and CHDP visits, including immunizations and accurate documentation.


• Perform lab testing and quality control per site guidelines (HCG, Rapid Strep, Micro testing).


• Collect and prepare lab specimens and cultures according to protocol.


• Obtain diabetic labs at the start of patient visits per Diabetes HCM protocol (A1C, blood glucose, urine microalbumin).


• Perform autoclave operation, spore testing, cleaning, and proper instrument packaging.


• Maintain cleanliness and infection control standards throughout clinical areas using medical asepsis and universal precautions.


• Perform chart scrubbing and update Health Care Maintenance (HCM) in the EMR.


• Manage phone documentation, refill requests, patient questionnaires, and staff messaging through Athena tasks.


• Schedule patient appointments and follow-up visits according to clinic procedures.


• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and California privacy regulations.


• Adhere strictly to the California Medical Assistant Scope of Practice.


• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong ability to work collaboratively as part of a healthcare team.


• High level of professionalism and reliability.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong interpersonal and patient service skills.


• Ability to handle challenging or sensitive situations calmly and respectfully.


• Consistent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.


• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.


• Basic computer proficiency (EMR systems, email, Word, internet).


• Working knowledge of the Medical Assistant Scope of Practice in California.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a healthcare setting.


• Valid California Driver’s License.


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).