Medical Assistant

Providence Health Plan Group; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 34,441,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Saint John's Medical Foundation seeks a Medical Assistant II to support patient care under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. The MA II performs advanced MA tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures for the assigned clinic/location.

The role emphasizes safety, quality patient interactions, and adherence to clinical standards, with opportunities for professional growth within Providence's not-for-profit health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school with hands-on clinical training.
• Graduate of a registered MA apprenticeship program.
• Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces.
• Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes vital signs, injections, and medication administration.
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• 6 months Healthcare experience.
• 6 months Medical Assistant experience.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medication administration

Education

Accredited MA program (hands-on training)

Medical assistant apprenticeship

Two years military medical training (US armed forces)

MA experience with vitals, injections, meds

BLS within 30 days of hire

6 months healthcare experience

6 months MA experience

Job description

Description

The Medical Assistant (MA) II works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients. A MA II performs all aspects of the MA I role and is fully competent in the clinical needs/functions for assigned clinic/location of work. An MA II is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Why Join Providence?

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Saint John's Medical Foundation and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants Or
• Coursework/Training Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program Or
• Coursework/Training Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces Or
• Coursework/Training Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration Or
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 6 months Healthcare experience
• 6 months Medical Assistant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Upon hire: National Medical Assistant Certification

About Providence

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package and these benefits support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security:

• retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
• health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
• voluntary benefits
• well-being resources and much more

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Job Details

Requsition ID: 452630

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Patient Care (Non-Acute)

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Multiple shifts available

Career Track: Clinical Support

Department: 7008 RHEUMATOLOGY CA SANTA MONICA

Address: CA Santa Monica 2021 Santa Monica Blvd

Work Location: SJHC Physician Clinic 2021-Santa Monica

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $25.00 - $37.11
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.