Medical Assistant

Providence Health & Services; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Medical Institute in Torrance, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant II who supports patient care under a licensed practitioner and performs advanced MA duties as directed. The MA II will be fully competent in clinical needs for the assigned clinic, following all policies and regulations.

The position requires graduation from an accredited MA program or apprenticeship, plus BLS within 30 days of hire, and at least six months of healthcare and six months of MA experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
• 6 months of Healthcare experience
• 6 months of Medical Assistant experience

Responsibilities

• The MA II works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in patient care.
• An MA II performs all aspects of the MA I role and is fully competent in clinical needs/functions for assigned clinic.
• The role operates in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medication administration

Education

MA program completion

Medical assistant apprenticeship

U.S. Armed Forces medical training (2 years)

Job 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.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Institute 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
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
• 6 months of Healthcare experience
• 6 months of Medical Assistant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• National Medical Assistant Certification upon hire

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.