Lead Medical Assistant: Bilingual Immunizations & Clinic

Paylocity; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO 19 days

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Long-Term Disability

CME

SLRP

Job summary

Salud Para La Gente (SALUD) is seeking a dynamic Lead Medical Assistant to lead back-office operations, including patient intake, assisting practitioners, and minor triage. This role tests and reports lab results, maintains the lab area, and stabilizes clinic flow.

The ideal candidate will administer immunizations, draw blood, use microscopes, maintain accurate records, and work with diverse populations while traveling between sites in the Monterey Bay area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Medical Assistant certificate and two years’ MA experience.
• Proficient in administering immunizations and CA immunization registry.
• Fluent bilingual Spanish/English; bicultural preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Valid CA driver's license and ability to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead in assisting clinic back office, including patient medical intake.
• Assist practitioners in medical procedures and minor triage.
• Sterilize equipment and maintain stocked exam rooms; monitor inventories.
• Back-up to Lead Vaccine MA; manage vaccine inventory and temperatures.
• Ensure CLIA-waived tests and autoclaves are functioning; maintain logs.
• Provide supervision and training to MAs; support QA and clinic workflows.
• Support productive work environment aligned with CARE fundamentals.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

CPR certification

Immunization administration

Travel between sites

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

CA immunization registry

Job description

Salud Para La Gente (SALUD) is seeking a dynamic Lead Medical Assistant to lead back-office operations, including patient intake, assisting practitioners, and minor triage. This role tests and reports lab results, maintains the lab area, and stabilizes clinic flow.

The ideal candidate will administer immunizations, draw blood, use microscopes, maintain accurate records, and work with diverse populations while traveling between sites in the Monterey Bay area.