Medical Assistant

Vista Chamber of Commerce; La Habra (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private non-profit clinic located in La Habra is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team. This role involves preparing patients for examinations, taking vital signs, and performing standard office procedures in a multi-specialty environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate and be bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong interpersonal skills to provide quality patient care.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance

403(B) plan for eligible employees

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• High school diploma and Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is required.
• Current CPR certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses with patient examinations and procedures.
• Perform laboratory tests and take vital signs.
• Provide health education and follow-up instructions.

Skills

Taking vitals

Venipuncture

Administration of immunizations

Bilingual English/Spanish

Emergency response capability

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Vista Community Clinic is a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic providing care in a comprehensive, high quality setting. Located in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties, we work to advance community health and hope by providing access to premier health services. We are looking for dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic team players who want to make a difference in the community. Our competitive compensation and benefits program includes health, dental, vision, company-paid life, flexible spending accounts and a 403(B) plan, for eligible employees. VCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Supports physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and/or nurses by taking vitals, assisting in medical examinations and other specific procedures, and providing translation services.

• Prepare patients for examination and assist providers with the examination and/or procedure
• Take vital signs, height and weight of patients; plot growth charts; administer immunizations
• Perform laboratory and screening tests customarily performed in a medical office such as visual acuity, audiometric screening, Snellen tests, spirometry tests and EKG’s
• Give counseling, care and follow-up instructions, health education and materials to patients as instructed by provider
  
  
  

Minimum

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved school or hospital including externship verification of 6 months’ clinical
  
  
  

(back office) MA experience may be submitted in lieu of externship)

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Current CPR certification
• Phlebotomy experience
  
  
  

Preferred

• Minimum one year back office experience in a clinical environment
• Phlebotomy certification
  
  
  

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Good knowledge of general back office procedures, such as taking vitals, performing venipuncture, administering immunizations, etc
• Good comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology in English and Spanish
• Emergency response capability for possible crisis situations
• Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities
  
  
  

Pay Range

• $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Vista Community Clinic by 2x

Get notified about new Medical Assistant jobs in La Habra, CA.

Medical Assistant / Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Patient Care Unit Clerk, Emergency Department, Full time, 7pm-7:30am

Medical Assistant - Arcadia, CA (Full Time)

Medical Assistant - Part-Time - Pasadena, CA

Patient Care Technician (Med-Surg) - Per Diem, Variable (Norwalk)

Pomona, CA $33,280.00-$41,600.00 4 months ago

Medical Assistant - Southern Los Angeles, CA (40hrs Weekly, PTO and Benefits)-3

Medical Assistant I - Arcadia OHNS Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Medical Assistant - Anaheim, CA (Full Time)

Patient Care Technician (Med-Surg) - Full Time, Days (Norwalk)

Medical Assistant (Virtual Clinic) - Not Remote

Downey, CA $41,472.00-$62,208.00 2 days ago

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area 1 month ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.