Medical Assistant - Contract to hire

Sci.bio Recruiting; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci.bio Recruiting is seeking a Medical Assistant for a hands-on clinical and administrative support role in Carlsbad, CA. This onsite position is Full-Time with a Contract-to-Hire pathway, offering a steady schedule, Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, and compensation of $25.00–$27.00 per hour.

The role includes patient intake, physician assistance, phlebotomy, injections, EHR documentation, and coordination of referrals within a high-volume clinic. Candidates must have CMA/RMA credentials and BLS/CPR.

Qualifications

• Active CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT) credential.
• Current BLS/CPR certification for healthcare providers.
• High school diploma with accredited Medical Assisting program.

Responsibilities

• Intake & triage: guide patients to exam rooms, collect histories and vitals.
• Physician assistance: prep and sanitize rooms, pass instruments during procedures.
• Diagnostics & specimen handling: phlebotomy, collect samples, basic tests and EKGs.
• Treatments & medications: assist with injections, vaccinations, wound care.
• Infection control & instrument maintenance: sterile processing and safety protocols.
• Health informatics: log patient charts and lab results in EHR.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EHR navigation

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

On-site work

Patient care

Education

CMA certification

BLS/CPR certification

Medical Assisting program

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Title: Medical Assistant (Clinical & Administrative Support)

Location: Carlsbad, CA (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Compensation: $25.00 – $27.00 per hour

Job Responsibilities:

Direct Patient Care & Clinical Support:

• Intake & Triage: Guide patients to examination rooms, record accurate medical histories and current symptoms, and obtain baseline biometric measurements (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, weight).
• Physician Assistance: Prepare and sanitize treatment rooms prior to consultations, position and drape patients, and pass surgical/examination instruments during in-office procedures and specialized evaluations.
• Diagnostics & Specimen Handling: Perform routine phlebotomy, collect and process laboratory samples (blood, urine, swabs/cultures), execute waived point-of-care testing, and run standard diagnostic tests such as EKGs.
• Treatments & Medication Administration: Dispense approved injections, vaccinations, and oral medications as directed by providers, and assist with localized wound cleaning, bandage changes, and dressing applications.
• Infection Control & Instrument Maintenance: Sterilize, package, and autoclave clinical instruments while upholding strict sterile processing standards and maintaining clinic safety guidelines.

Practice Operations & Administrative Coordination:

• Health Informatics: Accurately log patient charts, physician notes, and laboratory findings into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform.
• Patient Access & Flow: Welcome incoming patients, answer phone inquiries, coordinate appointment scheduling, and process outbound specialty referrals.
• Coverage Verification & Approvals: Review patient health plan eligibility, submit prior authorizations for treatments, and assist with fundamental insurance billing workflows.
• Clinical Supply Management: Monitor inventory levels across examination suites and procedure rooms, restocking disposable medical equipment and office supplies as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Credentials:

• Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA via AAMA, RMA via AMT, or equivalent accredited credential).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification for healthcare providers.
• Education: High school diploma (or GED equivalent) coupled with completion of an accredited Medical Assisting training program.

Core Competencies:

• Proficiency in outpatient phlebotomy, diagnostic specimen collection, and injection delivery.
• Experience navigating Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems for charting and administrative scheduling.
• Solid understanding of medical terminology, basic pharmacology, and diagnostic workflow protocols.
• Thorough understanding of patient privacy regulations and HIPAA compliance standards.
• Proven ability to work productively on-site within a high-volume, collaborative clinical setting.
• Dependable personal transportation for daily commuting to Carlsbad, CA.