MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Eisnerhealth; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance subsidy

401k employer match

Paid Holidays

PTO accrual

Jury Duty time

Transit reimbursement

Parking

Job summary

Eisner Health in Van Nuys, CA is seeking a Pediatric Medical Assistant to join our on-site pediatric team. You will prepare patients, assist providers, administer vaccines, and help maintain a welcoming, family-centered environment.

The role requires completion of a Medical Assistant program, CA MA certification, CPR, and at least one year of outpatient clinic experience. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred. We offer full-time hours, on-site benefits, and a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Medical Assistant program.
• CPR Certification required or willing to complete prior to hire.
• California CMA certification preferred or required by position.
• CFHC Basic Health Worker course is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits by obtaining vital signs, histories, and screenings.
• Assist pediatric providers during examinations and procedures.
• Administer childhood vaccines and injections.
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings.
• Educate parents on vaccines, preventive care, and treatment plans.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up appointments.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

CPR Certification

Education

Completed Medical Assistant program

California Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

CFHC Basic Health Worker course (recommended)

Job description

Van Nuys
6618 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91405, USA

• Pay or shift range: $22 USD to $27 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

*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.
• 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.

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