Medical Assistant, Float

Family Health Centers of San Diego; Lemon Grove (CA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 46,383; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Family Health Centers of San Diego is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to provide direct support to patients in a clinical setting. You will assist with examinations, ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, and manage clinic flow. The ideal candidate has a Medical Assistant diploma and at least one year of experience, ideally in an ambulatory care environment.

Compensation ranges from $29.00 to $33.67 per hour, along with robust benefits including PTO, health insurance, and a retirement plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an ambulatory care or similar setting.
• Current American Heart Association CPR (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-workload environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with healthcare requirements.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers.
• Administer medications, including injections as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Education

Medical Assistant diploma from an approved program

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) has served the community for more than 55 years, providing primary and specialty health care to over 227,000 patients each year, with a strong focus on low‑income, uninsured, and medically underserved populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend in‑services or complete make‑up assignments.
• Maintain compliance with TJC, DHS, CHDP, and Medi‑Cal Managed Care requirements.
• Perform Waiver Testing and phlebotomy.
• Follow FHCSD policies and procedures to ensure positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinic environment.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures and assist providers as needed, supporting provider productivity.
• Manage clinic flow, schedule patient follow‑up appointments, communicate referral information, and provide discharge instructions.
• Respond to voicemails, route messages, and return phone calls in a timely manner.
• Record patient information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Administer medications, including injections, as assigned.
• Clean, process, and sterilize medical instruments.
• Collect and handle laboratory specimens appropriately.
• Apply 5S and continuous quality improvement methods in the workplace.
• Travel to locations as necessary to integrate into workflow and support clinic productivity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant diploma from an approved program required.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Current American Heart Association CPR (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advanced Resuscitation Training required.
• At least 1 year of experience in an ambulatory care or similar setting highly preferred.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal interactions with clients and co‑workers in a multidisciplinary, multicultural environment.
• Strong multitasking, flexibility, accuracy, and ability to meet changing priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑workload environment.
• Basic computer literacy and organizational skills, attention to detail, and time‑management skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Driver Requirements

• Driver age 21 with a valid license for a minimum of 3 years.
• No violations or accidents within the past 3 years.
• No vehicle‑related suspensions or reinstatements.
• No DUI, reckless driving, or felony driving records.
• Proof of liability and property damage insurance on the vehicle used for work.
• Ability and means to travel in a timely manner within San Diego County to locations that may have limited access to public transportation.

Compensation and Benefits

Job type: Regular Full Time. Competitive salary range: $29.00 – $33.67 per hour. Benefits include:

• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, extended sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and life insurance.
• Employee discounts and wellness programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FHCSD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.