Medical Assistant - Breast Center

Providence; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Saint Johns Health Center in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant II to support physicians in delivering direct patient care in the outpatient setting. You will obtain pre-authorizations, schedule diagnostic tests, assist with patient calls, and help apply and remove casts under physician supervision.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills, and offers the chance to contribute to a patient-focused culture within Providence.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited MA program with hands-on clinical training.
• Graduate of registered MA apprenticeship program including phlebotomy license.
• BLS certification by American Heart Association.
• Phlebotomy license.
• 1 year MA experience in a hospital or clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with direct patient care in an outpatient setting.
• Obtain pre-authorizations and schedule diagnostic testing.
• Assist physicians and physician assistants with patient calls and requests.
• Apply and remove casts as instructed by the physician.
• Demonstrate professional communication and organizational skills when dealing with multiple demands.

Skills

Medical assisting

Phlebotomy

BLS

Education

Medical assistant program graduate

MA apprenticeship with phlebotomy license

BLS certification

Phlebotomy license

National Medical Assistant Certification

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.