Associate Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant

Providence Health & Services; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 51,122; Full time

Job summary

Providence Health & Services in Mission Viejo is hiring for both Associate Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant positions. Candidates should possess the required qualifications including clinical and customer service experience.

Each role entails working under a licensed practitioner and requires applicable certifications. Applicants are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, and the company is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school with hands-on clinical training.
• Minimum one year work experience as a medical assistant.
• National Provider BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing basic patient care under a licensed practitioner's direction.
• Perform both administrative and clinical duties.
• Meet established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Skills

Customer service experience

Clinical skills

Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience

Education

Graduate of accredited school for medical assistants

Graduate of registered medical assistant apprenticeship program

Completed medical training in U.S. Armed Forces

Job description

Description

This is a combined posting for an Associate Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you have the qualifications of any one of these three positions, we encourage you to apply.

Associate Medical Assistant (MA I)

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 through both administrative and clinical duties. An Associate Medical Assistant is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months – Prior experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast‑paced environment
• 6 months – Previous experience in a healthcare setting working with an Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Salary Range: Mission Viejo, CA – Min: $24.00, Max: $33.33

Medical Assistant (MA II)

The Medical Assistant (MA II) works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients. A Medical Assistant performs all aspects of the Associate Medical Assistant role and is fully competent in the clinical needs/functions for the assigned clinic/location of work. A Medical Assistant is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Coursework/Training - Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants
• Coursework/Training - Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program
• Coursework/Training - Has 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
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
• 6 months – Healthcare experience
• 6 months – Medical Assistant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• National Medical Assistant Certification upon hire

Salary Range: Mission Viejo, CA – Min: $24.26, Max: $37.11

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.