Geriatric Medical Assistant Floater - On-Site Clinic

TEEMA; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide hands-on patient care and administrative support in a clinic setting serving a frail senior population.

Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, specimen collection, and assisting specialists. On-site role with 40 hours per week, primarily in North Hollywood; BLS certification and MA credential required. Bilingual Spanish preferred to support diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting with frail or elderly population.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Spanish language skills preferred (spoken/written).
• Familiarity with clinical documentation and lab specimen handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist with patient intake and prep for medical and specialty appointments.
• Take vital signs and perform pre-exam physical screenings as directed.
• Under supervision, perform simple wound care, suture removal, and basic COVID testing.
• Collect, prepare, and process laboratory specimens; sterilize equipment per safety guidelines.
• Support visiting specialists by ensuring current charts and orders are ready and documenting care in Athena EHR.

Skills

BLS certification

Spanish language

Compassionate care

Education

Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP/ABHES or equivalent)

Certification options (CCBMA/AAMA/NHA/AMT/NCCT/NRHAP)

Tools

Athena EHR

Job description

TEEMA is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide hands-on patient care and administrative support in a clinic setting serving a frail senior population.

Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, specimen collection, and assisting specialists. On-site role with 40 hours per week, primarily in North Hollywood; BLS certification and MA credential required. Bilingual Spanish preferred to support diverse patient needs.