Medical Assistant / Aide

La Mesa; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

AIJ, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support clinicians by preparing treatment areas, assisting with patient care, and handling administrative tasks. You will document vitals, use EHRs, and help maintain a clean, safe clinical environment in a rehabilitation setting.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma (certification preferred), strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills, and a compassionate, patient-focused approach to care. At-will employment applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
• Previous experience in a medical or rehabilitation setting is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Assist Therapists and clinicians with non-clinical patient care activities; set up equipment and treatment areas.
• Monitor and document vital signs, oxygen levels, and health indicators during treatment.
• Perform administrative tasks using EHR, update patient records, and manage calls.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment; sanitize equipment and restock supplies.
• Communicate effectively with patients and team members to support care.
• Assist with special projects, inventory tracking, or quality assurance tasks.
• Additional duties as assigned
• Duties may change with or without notice.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

The Aide / Medical Assistant supports the clinical team by assisting with patient care activities, administrative tasks, and facility maintenance to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality rehabilitation services. This role bridges clinical and clerical responsibilities to enhance the patient experience and streamline operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist Therapists and other clinicians with non-clinical aspects of patient care, including setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and guiding patients through basic exercises as directed.
• Monitor and document vital signs, oxygen levels, and other relevant health indicators before or during treatment.
• Perform administrative tasks such as using EHR, updating patient records, managing phone calls, and special tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment by sanitizing equipment, restocking supplies, and following infection control procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients and team members to ensure a positive and supportive atmosphere.
• Support the clinical staff with special projects, inventory tracking, or quality assurance activities as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned
• Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be added, at any time with or without advanced notice.

Working Conditions:

• None: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).

AIJ, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of AIJ, Inc. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.

Your employment with AIJ, Inc. is on an at-will basis, meaning either you or the Company can terminate the employment relationship, at any time, for any or no reason, and with or without cause or notice. As an at-will employee, your employment with AIJ, Inc. is not guaranteed for any length of time.

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; certification as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Previous experience in a medical or rehabilitation setting is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Proficient in using electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care

Physical Requirements:

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
• Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.