Compassionate Medical Assistant — Outpatient Care Team

Legacy Staffing; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Staffing is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant (MA) for an ambulatory health center network in Ridgecrest, CA. Under clinical leadership, the MA will provide administrative, clerical and clinical support to ensure high-quality patient care, with emphasis on prevention, health maintenance, and compassionate service in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, assisting providers, administering medications, collecting specimens,

Qualifications

• Must have California Medical Board–approved Medical Assistant training.
• Venipuncture and CPR/BLS certifications required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience working under licensed medical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms according to scheduled procedures and provider needs.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for visits.
• Obtain and record vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, and other preliminary measurements.
• Verify patient information, medical history, symptoms, and reason for visit.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications and injections per written provider orders.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform CLIA-waived testing.
• Review provider notes and complete lab orders, referrals, and medication refill requests.
• Clean, disinfect, and restock exam rooms between patient visits.
• Perform clinic opening and closing procedures.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and additional services ordered by providers.
• Maintain clinical supplies inventory and ensure exam rooms remain stocked.
• Maintain and troubleshoot basic medical equipment and notify leadership of repair needs.
• Secure and safeguard patient records in compliance with confidentiality standards.
• Support coordination between departments as required.
• Maintain strict HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Participate in QA/QI initiatives and learn EHR/Practice Management Systems.
• Travel and work at multiple clinic locations as assigned.

Skills

Venipuncture

CPR/BLS

Bilingual English/Spanish

Vital signs measurement

Clinical support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training (CA Board requirements)

CPR certification (BLS)

Job description

Legacy Staffing is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant (MA) for an ambulatory health center network in Ridgecrest, CA. Under clinical leadership, the MA will provide administrative, clerical and clinical support to ensure high-quality patient care, with emphasis on prevention, health maintenance, and compassionate service in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, assisting providers, administering medications, collecting specimens,