Compassionate Medical Assistant — Ambulatory Clinic

Jwch-Institute; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premium stipend

HSA funds

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

JWCH Institute, Inc. in Norwalk, CA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support ambulatory clinic operations under supervision of the Clinic Administrator/Supervisor.

The role covers direct patient care, data collection, lab tasks, vaccines, venipuncture, and clerical duties in a busy recovery/ambulatory setting. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, MA certificate, BLS, and prefers two years’ ambulatory clinic experience; vaccination per policy applies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program with MA certificate.
• Verification of appropriate hours in an approved Medical Assistant course to perform venipuncture.
• Current BLS certificate from the American Heart Association.
• Two years' experience in an ambulatory clinic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine noninvasive patient care as prescribed by licensed personnel.
• Collects and records patient data (height, weight, BMI, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pulse oximeter, peak flow).
• Performs lab tests, including finger sticks after competency verification.
• Administers immunizations and medications per provider's order.
• Performs venipuncture and documents PPD skin test results.
• Applies/removes bandages; maintains aseptic technique and infection control.
• Provides health information and patient education; supports self-management goals.
• Performs routine clerical duties and manages calls, scheduling, and document filing.
• Maintains patient rooms, supplies, and confidentiality; participates in safety and training.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program with MA certificate

Verification of appropriate hours in approved Medical Assistant course to perform venipuncture

Current BLS certificate from the American Heart Association

Two years' experience in an ambulatory clinic (preferred)

Job description

JWCH Institute, Inc. in Norwalk, CA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support ambulatory clinic operations under supervision of the Clinic Administrator/Supervisor.

The role covers direct patient care, data collection, lab tasks, vaccines, venipuncture, and clerical duties in a busy recovery/ambulatory setting. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, MA certificate, BLS, and prefers two years’ ambulatory clinic experience; vaccination per policy applies.