Medical Assistant

Providence St. Joseph Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, is seeking a Medical Assistant II to support physicians in the outpatient clinic. You will assist with direct patient care, obtain pre-authorizations, schedule diagnostic tests, and help with casting under physician guidance.

Qualifications include completion from an accredited medical assisting program with hands-on training, a medical assistant apprenticeship with phlebotomy license, BLS, phlebotomy license, and at least one year of MA

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program with hands-on clinical training.
• Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program including phlebotomy license.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association; phlebotomy license upon hire.
• 1 year Medical Assistant experience in a hospital or clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician in the delivery of direct patient care in the outpatient setting.
• Obtains pre-authorizations and schedules patient appointments for diagnostic testing.
• Assists physician and physician assistant with patient calls and requests, and applies/removes casts as instructed.

Skills

1 year MA experience

Education

Accredited MA program with hands-on clinical training

Registered medical assistant apprenticeship with phlebotomy license

Phlebotomy license

National Provider BLS – American Heart Association

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Orthopedic Clinic, the Medical Assistant II assists the physician in the delivery of direct patient care in the outpatient setting. Obtains pre-authorizations and schedules patient appointments for diagnostic testing, assists physician's and physician assistant with patient calls and requests, as well as applying and removing casts as instructed by the physician.

The Medical Assistant II demonstrates professional communication and interpersonal skills, superior organizational skills, and be able to deal effectively with multiple demands.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Saint Johns Health Center 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 Graduation from accredited school that includes hands on training in clinical setting for medical assistants. And

• Coursework/Training Graduate of registered medical assistant apprenticeship program including phlebotomy license.

• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

• Upon hire: Phlebotomy License

• 1 year Medical assistant experience in a hospital or clinic setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Upon hire: National Medical Assistant Certification

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. 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 Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in‑class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts 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.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 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. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

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.

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.

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.

Work Location: Providence Saint John's Health Ctr-Santa Monica. Pay Range: $25.00 - $32.90. 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.