Clinical Medical Assistant III Float & Patient Care

City of Hope; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is hiring a Medical Assistant III Float to support patient care across its Southern California locations. The role requires a minimum of two years of clinical MA experience in a primary care setting, plus a graduate of an accredited MA program and BLS certification.

The position involves rooming patients, collecting vitals, assisting during exams, performing injections and phlebotomy, and supporting scheduling, referrals, and telehealth.

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical Medical Assistant experience in a primary care setting, including laboratory testing and processing diagnostic orders.
• Experience in infusion scheduling and schedule management; mentoring or precepting staff; clinic throughput leadership; procedural clinic leadership; sterile processing/equipment management; quality improvement initiatives.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Specialty-specific clinical assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for patient visits by reviewing records, updating documentation, and ensuring exam rooms are ready.
• Room patients, collect vital signs, update medication and allergy information, and report abnormal findings to the care team.
• Assist providers during exams and procedures while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
• Perform routine clinical duties, including injections, phlebotomy, specimen collection, basic nursing procedures, and patient education within scope of practice.
• Support scheduling, referrals, pre-certifications, telehealth visits, and care coordination activities.
• Maintain compliance with infection control, OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Manage clinical supplies, equipment sterilization, and laboratory specimen handling.
• Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

City of Hope is hiring a Medical Assistant III Float to support patient care across its Southern California locations. The role requires a minimum of two years of clinical MA experience in a primary care setting, plus a graduate of an accredited MA program and BLS certification.

The position involves rooming patients, collecting vitals, assisting during exams, performing injections and phlebotomy, and supporting scheduling, referrals, and telehealth.