Medical Assistant

TEEMA; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide hands-on patient care and administrative support in a clinic setting serving a frail senior population.

Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, specimen collection, and assisting specialists. On-site role with 40 hours per week, primarily in North Hollywood; BLS certification and MA credential required. Bilingual Spanish preferred to support diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting with frail or elderly population.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Spanish language skills preferred (spoken/written).
• Familiarity with clinical documentation and lab specimen handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist with patient intake and prep for medical and specialty appointments.
• Take vital signs and perform pre-exam physical screenings as directed.
• Under supervision, perform simple wound care, suture removal, and basic COVID testing.
• Collect, prepare, and process laboratory specimens; sterilize equipment per safety guidelines.
• Support visiting specialists by ensuring current charts and orders are ready and documenting care in Athena EHR.

Skills

BLS certification

Spanish language

Compassionate care

Education

Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP/ABHES or equivalent)

Certification options (CCBMA/AAMA/NHA/AMT/NCCT/NRHAP)

Tools

Athena EHR

Job description

Medical Assistant

89877

Pasadena, California

Overview

Are you a compassionate, certified clinical professional dedicated to helping vulnerable seniors lead healthy, dignified lives? We are seeking an adaptable and highly organized Medical Assistant Float for a full-time, clinic-facing contract position in North Hollywood. In this dual-focus role, you will perform essential clinical and administrative duties within our primary care clinic, while also floating to support our on-site Specialty Care Providers. You will balance hands-on patient care—such as taking vital signs, performing dressing changes, and collecting lab specimens—with operational logistics, including managing specialist schedules and keeping clinic logs accurate. If you are an empathetic communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for eldercare, we invite you to join our clinical team.

What you will be doing:

Clinical Patient Care

• Patient Intake & Prep: Prepare participants for medical and specialty appointments by setting up exam rooms, checking clients in and out, and obtaining accurate histories of present illness.

• Vitals & Diagnostics: Measure and document vital signs as ordered by clinical staff, performing required pre-exam physical screenings.

• Basic Medical Procedures: Under direct physician supervision, perform general clinical procedures including simple wound dressing changes, suture removal, and staff/non-staff COVID testing.

• Specimen & Equipment Management: Collect, prepare, and process laboratory specimens, and sterilize medical and dental equipment according to safety guidelines.

• Specialist Support: Assist visiting specialists by preparing participants for exams, ensuring current charts and orders are ready, and documenting the care provided in Athena EHR.

Clinic Operations & Compliance

• Calendar Management: Daily review of on-site specialist calendars to proactively fill open appointment slots and coordinate schedules with specialty coordinators.

• Equipment & Supply Logistical Control: Maintain exam room stock, perform daily checks and logging for the Emergency Cart, and monitor the vaccine refrigerator temperature log.

• Quality Assurance: Conduct required quality control checks on clinic lab equipment, manage participant sharps disposal containers, and maintain complete compliance logs.

• Other duties as assigned.

What you must have:

Experience & Skills

• Specialized Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting working with a frail or elderly population.

• Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Mobility: Must possess a reliable means of transportation for daily travel to this clinic-facing role.

• Life Support: Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Approved Educational & Certification Pathways

• Option 1: Graduation from a Medical Assistant program accredited or approved by the CAAHEP, ABHES, California Department of Labor (CDE), US Department of Education, or the Bureau of Private and Post-Secondary Education (BPPE).

• Option 2: Completion of a non-accredited Medical Assistant program AND an active certification from one of the following recognized certifying organizations:

  • California Certified Medical Assistant (CCBMA)

  • Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (NHA)

  • Registered Medical Assistant (AMT, AAMP, or AAH)

  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT)

  • Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRHAP)

Desired Qualifications

• Language Skills: Bilingual verbal and written fluency in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

• Setting Background: Previous experience working within a Home Health or specialized geriatric clinic environment.

• Clinical Software: Prior experience documenting clinical notes within Athena EHR.

Location and Work Type

• Work Type: Full-time Contract Position (40 hours per week).

• Work Setting: 100% On-site clinical environment in North Hollywood, CA

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.