MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Eisner Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Jury Duty time

Parking or transit reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Eisner Health is seeking a Pediatric Medical Assistant to join our on-site team in the Los Angeles area. You will support pediatric providers, administer vaccines, conduct screenings, and help coordinate care for children and families in a compassionate, family-centered environment.

Qualifications include a Medical Assistant program completion, California MA certification, and bilingual English/Spanish communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed a Medical Assistant program.
• California State MA certification required.
• CFHC Basic Health Worker course recommended.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits by taking vital signs, histories, and screenings.
• Assist pediatric providers during examinations and procedures.
• Administer immunizations, medications, and injections.
• Perform vision and hearing screenings.
• Educate parents on vaccines and preventive care.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up appointments.
• Document accurately in the EHR.
• Prepare specimens and maintain exam rooms.
• Support patient flow and discharge processes.
• Collaborate across pediatric roles to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant program completed

California MA certification

CFHC Basic Health Worker training (recommended)

Job description

• 100% On-site, Full-time, Mon-Fri (8AM-5PM) in Van Nuys, CA and One Saturday a month at the Sherman Oaks location. *

• 100% On-site, Full-time, Mon-Fri (8AM-5PM) in Van Nuys, CA and One Saturday a month at the Sherman Oaks location. *

Become part of a compassionate, collaborative team that is committed to delivering high-quality, family-centered care to children in our community.

At Eisner Health, we're more than a community health center—we're a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children, families, and communities throughout Los Angeles County. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide comprehensive, culturally responsive care across every stage of life, including primary care, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, dental, optometry, dermatology, pharmacy, laboratory services, and care coordination. Our pediatric teams play an important role in creating positive healthcare experiences for children and their families by providing compassionate, accessible, and high-quality care to the communities we serve.

If you are a compassionate Medical Assistant who enjoys working with children, collaborating with a dedicated care team, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families, we encourage you to apply.

How You’ll Support Our Pediatric Team

As a Pediatric Medical Assistant, your primary responsibilities include:

• Preparing patients for visits by obtaining vital signs, medical histories, and screenings.
• Assisting pediatric providers during examinations and procedures.
• Administering childhood immunizations, medications, and injections.
• Performing vision (Snellen) and hearing screenings.
• Educating parents on vaccines, preventive care, medications, and treatment plans.
• Reviewing and interpreting immunization records while supporting CAIR and VFC guidelines.
• Coordinating referrals, follow-up appointments, and patient care.
• Maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Preparing laboratory specimens and maintaining exam rooms.
• Supporting patient flow by assisting with discharge, scheduling, and other clinical operations.
• Working collaboratively across all pediatric roles, including vaccines, discharge, and float assignments.
• Helping create a welcoming, efficient, and family-centered environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalency.
• Must have completed a Medical Assistant program.
• Bilingual, English and Spanish language skills
• Valid CPR Certification or willing to complete a course prior to hire.
• Minimum one year experience as a medical assistant in an outpatient clinic.
• Certification as a medical assistant in the State of California.
• Certification through the California Family Health Council (CFHC) Basic Health Worker course, recommended.
• Committed to providing compassionate, family-centered care to infants, children, and adolescents.

Benefits That Support You

Our benefits include:

• Generous PTO Accrual rate of 7.08 hours per pay period (26 pay periods per year).
• 9 Paid Holidays.
• 40 hours of paid Jury Duty time per year.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance (PPO option available).
• Health Insurance subsidy.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, & Transportation).
• Employer-Sponsored life insurance & long term disability.
• 30 covered visits for Chiropractic or Acupuncture visits.
• 401k retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement.
• Parking or Public Transportation Reimbursement.
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible business-related travel.

Join an organization where your skills are valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and your work has a lasting impact on the health of children and families. Apply today to become part of the Eisner Health team.

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