CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent public-sector benefits

Public health service environment

Job summary

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinics under physician supervision. You will perform clinical and administrative tasks, assist during examinations, and help ensure quality patient care across LA County facilities.

Requirements include completion of a recognized Medical Assistant training program, active CMA certification in California, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant training program with administrative and clinical assignments.
• Current Medical Assistant certification in administrative and clinical assignments (California).
• Current CPR certification by AHA or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed medical staff in examinations, treatments and patient care.
• Prepare patients for exams, take vitals and record histories.
• Assist physicians with procedures and handling instruments.
• Perform venipuncture and administer basic injections and medications as directed.
• Collect non-invasive specimens and perform basic in-office tests.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and manage reception duties.

Skills

Clinical skills

Venipuncture

Patient interaction

Education

Medical Assistant certificate

CPR certification

Job description

When to Apply

This opportunity is open to everyone. Applicants from all backgrounds and organizations are welcome to apply. We are looking for the best talent to join our team.

Position/Program Information

When to Apply

This opportunity is open to everyone. Applicants from all backgrounds and organizations are welcome to apply. We are looking for the best talent to join our team.

Application Opening

March 3, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. (PT) - Continuous

Application Deadline

We will continue accepting applications until we determine that they are no longer necessary. We may close the application filing window without prior notice.

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services invites motivated and career-focused individuals to apply for the position of Certified Medical Assistant. If you're actively working toward meeting the minimum qualifications, you are still encouraged to submit an application and be considered.

Why Join the LA County Department of Health Services?

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!

We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of healthcare options, robust retirement plans, and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate as you reach your fullest personal and professional potential. Click here to see comprehensive information regarding County employee benefits.

DHS is seeking dedicated Certified Medical Assistants to join our team. Whether working in community clinics or hospitals, this is your opportunity to grow your career while serving diverse communities across LA County.

DEFINITION:

Assists licensed medical staff in the examination, treatment, and care of patients at an outpatient clinic under the supervision of a physician.

Essential Job Functions

What You'll Be Doing

• Following specific procedures, scope of practice, and instructions from licensed medical staff:
• Prepares patients for examination procedures, including escorting them to exam rooms, interviewing them to obtain basic medical information, recording their medical histories, and taking their vital signs, weight, and height.
• Prepares treatment rooms, including setting equipment based on the procedure or purpose of examination and keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Assists physicians with procedures, such as preparing and handing instruments/materials and shaving and disinfecting treatment sites.
• Performs venipuncture or skin puncture to draw blood; administers limited intradermal subcutaneous, or intramuscular injections; performs skin tests; and administers medication by inhalation, orally, sublingually, topically, vaginally, or rectally.
• Performs non-invasive screening tests, including electrocardiogram, electroencephalogram, and plethysmography.
• Collects non-invasive specimens (e.g., urine, sputum, semen, and stool), logs them, and prepares them for testing.
• Performs simple laboratory tests that are typically performed in a medical office.
• Applies and removes bandages and dressings; applies orthopedic appliances; removes casts, splints, and other external devices; selects and adjusts crutches; removes sutures or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations; performs ear lavage; and other non-invasive procedures.
• As authorized, provides information and instruction to patients. Assists in educating, teaching, and encouraging the development of essential health habits and preventive care.
• Greets patients at the reception desk or counter, answers phones, schedules appointments, complete appropriate forms or records, files, retrieves documents and assists patients in ambulation and transfers.
• Coordinates and maintains inventory control for medical and laboratory supplies and materials to ensure the efficient flow of operations. Stocks and orders supplies as necessary.
• Assists with care coordination tasks and activities.
• Administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in an emergency.

Requirements

What you need to apply

To Be Considered For This Exciting Opportunity, You’ll Need To Have The Following Certificate(s) And/or License(s), And Will Need To Provide The Hiring Team The Supporting Documentation Prior To Your Start Date:

• Certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant training program with administrative and clinical assignments issued by an accredited* institution authorized to provide training pursuant to the standards established by the Medical Board of California.
• AND-
• Current and valid Medical Assistant Certification in administrative and clinical assignments from a certifying organization approved by the Medical Board of California.**
• AND-
• Current and valid CPR Certification authorized by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Please note: If you are unable to meet the Requirements above while on the hiring list (6 months), your application will expire. If the job posting is still available, you are welcome to reapply.

License Requirements

To carry out job-related essential functions, a valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation may be required.

Physical Demands

This role requires moderate physical activity, including standing or walking for extended periods, as well as bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. You may work on irregular surfaces, occasionally lift objects over 25 pounds, and frequently lift 10-25 pounds. You will be required to undergo a general medical examination for this position.

Special Requirement Information

• The following websites will be used to verify accreditation information: http://www.ed.gov/ and http://www.bppe.ca.gov/
• The certifying organizations approved by the Medical Board of California can be found at the following website:

https://www.mbc.ca.gov/Licensing/Physicians-and-Surgeons/Practice-Information/Medical-Assistants.aspx

Additional Information

• Fair Hiring Practices: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to give information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records that are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov.Code Section 12952).
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: LA County proudly supports anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion by promoting fairness and equity in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
• Computer Access: Don't have access to a computer or internet? Public libraries throughout LA County provide access to complete an application.
• Keep Your Login Secure: Always use your own User ID and password to avoid issues with your application. Sharing login info may result in lost applications.
• For any inquiries about the position or assistance with the application process, please contact Bryan Reza at [e-mail]. Bryan is here to guide you every step of the way.
• Teletype Phone:[phone]
• California Relay Services Phone: [phone]
• For Accommodation requests, please get in touch with our Accommodation Coordinator via [phone]
• Please reference Exam Number Y5092E in all communications during the application process.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Bryan Reza

E-mail: [e-mail]

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: [phone]

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: [phone]

County of Los Angeles

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations For Applicants

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran's Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY.

Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested.

Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a response.

All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE.

02

Many important notifications including results notices will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [e-mail] and [e-mail] to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration, re-scheduling, or extension of appeal rights period.

• Yes, I have read and understand the above information.

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CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

At the time of hire, will you possess a certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant training program with administrative and clinical assignments issued by an accredited institution authorized to provide training pursuant to the standards established by the Medical Board of California?

• Yes, I already possess a certificate of completion for a medical assistant training program.
• No, I will begin the process of obtaining the certification.
• No, I do not have a certificate of completion of a medical assistant training program nor do I intend on obtaining a certificate.

04

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

At the time of hire, will you possess current and valid Medical Assistant certification in administrative and clinical assignments issued by the State of California?

• Yes, I already possess current and valid certification as a Medical Assistant issued by the State of California.
• No, I will begin the process of obtaining the certification.
• No, I do not have current and valid certification as a Medical Assistant issued by the State of California nor do I intend on obtaining certification.

05

If you indicated yes to the previous question, please enter your certificate number below.

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CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

At the time of hire, will you possess a current and valid CPR certificate authorized by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross?

• Yes, I already possess a current and valid certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• No, I will begin the process of obtaining the certification.
• No, I do not have current certification, nor do I intend on obtaining certification.

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NOTE: You may also choose to attach the certificate/e-card to your application or email the certificate to Bryan Reza via [e-mail]; however, this is not required at this time.

If you do not have the required certificate but expect to obtain certification, please provide the month and year (MM/YYYY) by which you expect to obtain certification in the space provided below.

Please note, if you do not expect to obtain certification, please indicate "Not applicable."

• Required Question