Ambulatory Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

PIH Health Hospital; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Downey Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative duties under licensed practitioner supervision. The MA will assist with patient intake, clinical procedures, specimen collection, and documentation, while supporting care coordination and communication across departments.

Candidates should have BLS certification, venipuncture training, and a Medical Assistant credential, with ability to travel between clinic locations and work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• BLS certification currently valid per American Heart Association
• Venipuncture training certificate from an accredited MA program
• High School diploma or GED required
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program certificate
• Valid driver license for float pool assignments (where required)

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient intake and administrative tasks
• Support clinical procedures and specimen collection
• Document care and coordinate referrals and authorizations
• Maintain competency and adhere to policies and regulatory requirements

Skills

Clinical skills

Bilingual Spanish

EHR

Patient communication

Medical terminology

Cash handling

Typing / data entry

Adaptability

Education

BLS certification

Venipuncture training certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program certificate

Driver license

Job description

PIH Health Downey Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative duties under licensed practitioner supervision. The MA will assist with patient intake, clinical procedures, specimen collection, and documentation, while supporting care coordination and communication across departments.

Candidates should have BLS certification, venipuncture training, and a Medical Assistant credential, with ability to travel between clinic locations and work in a fast-paced