Associate Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery

Providence; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Saint John's Medical Foundation in Torrance is seeking a Medical Assistant I to support basic patient care under licensed practitioner's delegation. This role includes both clinical and administrative duties in a on-site setting.

Required qualifications include accredited MA training, plus BLS certification within 30 days. Ideal candidates have clinic experience and familiarity with EHR systems, with a focus on accurate vital signs and injections.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or apprenticeship.
• Completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces.
• Minimum one year of MA clinical experience including vital signs, 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).

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed practitioner with basic patient care tasks.
• Perform administrative and clinical duties per established policies and procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medication administration

Education

Medical assistant training program

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Info

• Job Identification 451034
• Job Category Patient Care (Non-Acute)
• Posting Date 08/07/2026, 03:32 PM
• Locations Providence Advanced Care Cntr-Torrance(HR) (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• FTE 1
• Minimum Salary 25.00
• Maximum Salary 35.45

Job Description

The 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 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 Saint John's 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 program, or
• Coursework/Training: Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces, or
• 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
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 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)

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are 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 our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more atprovidence.jobs/benefits .

Providence is proud to be anEqual Opportunity Employer . We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are 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 believediversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.