MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Eisner Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with 3% employer contribution

Paid holidays

Jury duty leave

Parking or transit reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Eisner Health in Panorama City, CA is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join the pediatric team. This on-site, full-time role supports exams, vaccines, immunizations, screenings, and family education in a community-focused clinic.

You'll work with a collaborative care team, handle charting, and help coordinate referrals and patient flow to ensure efficient, child-centered care.

Qualifications

• Completed a Medical Assistant program and CA certification.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish to support families.
• Minimum one year of outpatient clinic experience preferred.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain before hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits by taking vital signs and histories.
• Assist pediatric providers during exams and procedures.
• Administer vaccines and injections to children.
• Perform vision and hearing screenings as part of visits.
• Educate families on vaccines and preventive care.
• Document in electronic health records and coordinate referrals.
• Support patient flow, discharge, scheduling, and clinic operations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

CPR Certification

Outpatient clinic experience

Medical Assistant

Education

Medical Assistant program

California CMA certification (CA)

CFHC Basic Health Worker (recommended)

Job description

• 100% On-site, Full-time, Mon-Fri in Panorama City, CA*

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

• 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.

Cross-Training and Departmental Support

Candidates must demonstrate a willingness and ability to cross-train in other departments at Plaza del Valle to support staffing flexibility and ensure consistent clinic-wide coverage. Employees may be required to assist with duties in other departments, as needed, based on operational demands, staffing needs, and patient care priorities.

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.

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