Clinical Medical Assistant I (CMA) - Cardiology Clinic

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in San Diego is seeking a Clinical Medical Assistant I to provide clinical care and support to physicians and families. The role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant certifications, and preferably bilingual skills. This position offers a competitive salary range and opportunities for new graduates.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience or 160 hours of an externship/internship.
• Pediatric experience in inpatient, outpatient or long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents clinical care and associated tasks.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for optimal patient care.
• Performs administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Advanced knowledge of medical terminology

Education

H.S. Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree

Medical Assistant Program/Certificate

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of a licensed practitioner and/or department leader, the Clin-Med Assist I independently provides and documents clinical care and associated tasks as assigned and as per standardized clinical protocols. This position utilizes appropriate age and developmental approaches in application of care, regularly performs a supportive role to physicians, nurses and families in the delivery of patient care, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal care is provided in a quality environment to patients and families. Administrative duties will also be performed as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

H.S. Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA

Medical Assistant Program/Certificate (new grads welcome)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree

1 years of experience

Certified Medical Assistant

1 year of experience or 160 hours of an externship/internship

Bilingual English/Spanish

Advanced knowledge of medical terminology; experience with data entry and clinical computer systems

Pediatric experience in inpatient, outpatient or long-term care setting

The current salary range for this position is $23.10 to $31.77

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.