Medical Assistant - Escondido, CA (All Saturdays Required + Bilingual English/Spanish Required)

Planned Parenthood; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing high-quality reproductive healthcare. As a Medical Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients and clinicians, ensuring every individual feels respected and cared for. This position not only involves clinical tasks like gathering medical histories and performing lab work but also emphasizes the importance of compassionate communication. Be part of a powerful movement that advocates for sexual health and reproductive rights, while enjoying a supportive and fun work environment. This is more than just a job; it's a purpose-driven career.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Experience in women's healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and gather medical history and vital signs.
• Assist with contraception services and medication abortion care.
• Maintain accurate patient data in electronic systems.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical History Gathering

Basic Lab Work

Compassionate Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is one of the largest providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare in Southern California, operating 20 health centers throughout our three-county region. Check out our new video, "We are Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest" for more information about our organization: https://bit.ly/WeArePPPSW.

Care. No Matter What.

Medical Assistant – Join Our Care Team!

This position will require working every Saturday.

As a Medical Assistant, you'll be a key player in delivering compassionate, high-quality reproductive health care. Working alongside our clinicians and physicians, you’ll support patients through important services like testing, screenings, and health education. You'll help keep our care running smoothly — from preparing exam rooms to ensuring every patient feels heard, respected, and cared for. In this role, providing exceptional, non-judgmental care isn’t just a skill — it’s at the heart of everything you do.

Compensation is $23.00/hr to $23.75/hr.

*Flex positions will receive an additional differential rate and mileage reimbursement.

What we’re looking for:

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program
• or
• 1 year comparable clinical back office medical assistant, Long-Term Care/Care Partners, Medication Technicians experience
• or
• 2 years' experience as a health educator, STD and/or HIV prevention counselor, community/public health worker or family planning educator
• or
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in Women's Healthcare preferred

In this role, you get to:

• Welcome patients and make them feel right at home — whether in-person or over the phone.
• Support our clinicians by gathering medical history, vital signs, and performing basic lab work (think pregnancy tests, blood draws, injections).
• Educate patients about their options with compassion and clarity.
• Assist with contraception services, medication abortion care, colposcopy services, and much more.
• Keep our exam rooms sparkling clean and fully stocked.
• Help monitor the flow of the health center to keep things running smoothly.
• Input and maintain accurate patient data in our electronic systems — attention to detail matters!
• Jump in where needed, whether it’s helping sterilize equipment, updating patient files, or preparing the center for opening or closing.
• Be an essential part of a team committed to making health care accessible, safe, and judgment-free.
• Stay sharp! Attend trainings and staff meetings to keep growing your skills.

$23 - $23.75 an hour

PPPSW Compensation Philosophy and Position Hiring Rate: At Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest (PPPSW) the philosophy behind our compensation efforts is to foster workplace equity by aligning pay and benefit structures with our Agency’s mission and values. These efforts are continuously evaluated as we work toward living out our social justice values as an employer. PPPSW recognizes that decisions about pay and benefits have significant impact on staff, and we work diligently to ensure all positions are compensated competitively as compared to other similar positions in the community.

The Affiliate establishes compensation supported by a position description that identifies competencies, duties, responsibilities and qualifications. In alignment with the Agency culture, PPPSW will strive to communicate openly and transparently about the goals of the Agency and the design of the compensation policies. The Agency will ensure the compensation program is administered in a manner that is consistent with Agency’s value of pay equity.

We are the power of Planned Parenthood.

We are Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, one of the largest and most prominent affiliates of the most iconic health care organization in the world. We are recognized for the wide array of services we provide and the outstanding education we deliver.

We are a prominent and powerful team of health experts who work relentlessly to help our communities sustain their health and well-being. We adhere to the highest standards and protocols as we collaborate and care for people, without judgment.

100 years of advocating for our mission has secured our advancement, our future and our passion for practicing health care.

We are a team you can have fun with and a powerful movement you can be part of. Together we’ll take pride in shaping the future of sexual health and reproductive rights.

For those who feel that purpose is critical to their work, this is a gift.

In This Together.

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please visit our careers page for more information: www.pppswcareers.org