Associate Medical Assistant

Providence; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Medical Foundation in California is seeking an Associate Medical Assistant (MA I) to support licensed practitioners by providing basic patient care and performing related administrative tasks under established policies.

We value compassionate care and adherence to safety standards. The role requires hands-on clinical skills (vital signs, injections, medication administration) and completion of BLS within 30 days of hire, with prior clinic MA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school with hands-on clinical training in medical assisting.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0-6 months).

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing basic patient care under the delegation of a licensed practitioner.
• Perform both administrative and clinical duties in alignment with policies and regulations.
• Follow established procedures to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medication administration

Customer service

Education

Accredited medical assistant program

Registered medical assistant apprenticeship

US armed forces clinical training or MA experience

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

The Associate Medical Assistant (MA I) works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing basic patient care to assigned patients. Basic patient care needs will be met though both administrative and clinical duties. An Associate Medical Assistant (MA I) is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Foundation and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training:Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants or
  • Coursework/Training:Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship programor
  • Coursework/Training:Completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces or minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration.
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0-6 months).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 monthsexperience providing a high level of customer service in a fast paced environment.
• 6 monthsexperience in a healthcare setting working with an Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Why Join Providence?

Ourbest-in-class benefitsare uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering ourMissionof caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.