Compassionate Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Admin

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff by performing clinical and administrative duties in a patient-centered practice. The role emphasizes accuracy, compassion, and adherence to state regulations to ensure high-quality care.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited MA program diploma, CPR/BLS certification where required, and 1+ years in an office-based healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• Certification as Medical Assistant preferred or as required by State.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patient to exam room, prepare patient for visits by obtaining medical history, current medications, allergies, and chief complaints and document all information in patient medical record.
• Assist with patient flow to ensure timely visits.
• Support delivery of high-quality patient experience through excellent customer service and communication with patients, families and other care providers while ensuring a safe patient care environment.
• Provide assistance to physician and/or advanced practice provider in preparing and conducting medical exams and office procedures under direct guidance and supervision of physician and advanced practice provider.
• Perform applicable medical procedures collect, and prepare laboratory specimens, administer injections/immunizations, and perform venipuncture, as allowed by state regulations.
• Communicate information and instructions to patients as directed by physician, advanced practice provider, or nursing staff and ensure patient’s understanding of the information.
• Assist with scheduling of tests, treatments, and follow-up appointments, and communicate test results to patients.
• Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
• Respond to calls and requests for referrals and appointments, triage and process messages, and requests from patients, clinic staff, referring physicians and pharmacies. Maintains patient files, records, and other information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Verbal & written comms

Customer service

Professionalism

Privacy/confidentiality

Education

Medical Assistant diploma

MA certification preferred

CPR/BLS preferred

Job description

Pediatrix Medical Group in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff by performing clinical and administrative duties in a patient-centered practice. The role emphasizes accuracy, compassion, and adherence to state regulations to ensure high-quality care.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited MA program diploma, CPR/BLS certification where required, and 1+ years in an office-based healthcare setting.