Medical Assistant - Float Southern LA County

Providence Health & Services; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 33,420 - 51,122; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Support for professional growth

Focus on community care

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Assistant to float between clinics in the Southern LA County area. This role involves providing patient care support under the direction of licensed practitioners, performing duties such as obtaining vital signs and administering injections. Candidates should have at least one year of medical assistant experience and relevant certification. Strong benefits are offered, and successful applicants will be valued as part of a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school including hands-on training.
• Experience of at least one year as a medical assistant.
• Certification in National Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and float throughout clinics in Southern LA County.
• Assist in providing patient care under licensed practitioner's direction.
• Perform all aspects of MA I role competently.

Skills

Obtaining vital signs

Administering injections

Medication administration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school for medical assistants

Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program

Two years medical training in the Armed Forces

Minimum one year work experience as a medical assistant

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Job description

Medical Assistant - Float Southern LA County

Supports and floats throughout affiliated clinics in the Southern LA County vicinity such as Santa Monica, Ladera Heights, Hawthorne, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, San Pedro, and Carson.

The Medical Assistant (MA) II works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients. A MA II performs all aspects of the MA I role and is fully competent in the clinical needs/functions for assigned clinic/location of work. An MA II is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Institute 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

• Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants Or
• Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program Or
• Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces Or
• Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration Or
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 6 months Healthcare experience
• 6 months Medical Assistant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Upon hire: National Medical Assistant Certification.

Santa Monica, CA, United States Min:$24.26 Max: $37.11 Hawthorne, CA, United States Min:$24.26 Max: $37.11 Los Angeles, CA, United States Min:$24.26 Max: $37.11 Manhattan Beach, CA, United States Min:$24.26 Max: $37.11 Pacific Palisades, CA, United States Min:$24.26 Max: $37.11 Redondo Beach, CA, United States Min:$24.26 Max: $37.11 San Pedro, CA, United States Min:$24.26 Max: $37.11 Torrance, CA, United States Min:$24.26 Max: $37.11 Westchester, CA, United States Min:$24.26 Max: $37.11 Playa Vista, CA, United States Min:$24.26 Max: $37.11 Ladera Heights, CA, United States Min:$24.26 Max: $37.11

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.