Medical Assistant – Ambulatory Care & Phlebotomy (Full-Time)

Family Health Centers Of San Diego, Inc.; El Cerrito (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Job summary

Family Health Centers of San Diego is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time position in El Cerrito. The role supports providers, prepares patients, and assists with examinations, injections, and phlebotomy in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Medical Assistant diploma, CPR/BLS, and strong customer service skills. Proficiency with EHR and the ability to multi-task are essential; bilingual applicants are preferred.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant diploma from an approved course required.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification required.
• Ambulatory care experience preferred.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to document in EHR.
• Multilingual abilities preferred: English, Spanish, Arabic, Somali.

Responsibilities

• Attends in-services or completes make-up assignments.
• Ensures site compliance with regulatory requirements (TJC, DHS, CHDP, Medi-Cal).
• Performs phlebotomy and waived testing.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe clinic environment.
• Prepares patients for examinations and assists providers.
• Coordinates patient flow, follow-ups, and referrals.
• Responds to voicemails and returns calls promptly.
• Records patient information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• May administer medications including injections.
• May clean, process, and sterilize instruments.
• Supports 5S and quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Time management

Attention to detail

Basic computer literacy

Multilingual (EN/ES/AR/SOM)

Education

Medical Assistant diploma

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Family Health Centers of San Diego is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time position in El Cerrito. The role supports providers, prepares patients, and assists with examinations, injections, and phlebotomy in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Medical Assistant diploma, CPR/BLS, and strong customer service skills. Proficiency with EHR and the ability to multi-task are essential; bilingual applicants are preferred.