Medical Assistant - General Medicine - Per Diem

Vista Community Clinic; La Habra (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Community Clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses by taking vitals, preparing patients for exams, and assisting with procedures in a busy outpatient setting.

Fluency in English and Spanish is required, along with CPR/BLS certification and a Clinical Medical Assistant certificate. Knowledge of electronic records and basic lab tasks is preferred. Pay range: $23.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved school/hospital including externship verification of 6 months.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
• Current CPR/BLS (Child, Infant and Adult) certification.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals and assist in medical examinations.
• Assist clinicians with examinations and procedures.
• Provide language translation for clinician and patient.
• Prepare patients for visits and manage supplies/equipment.
• Maintain electronic patient records and charges.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Communication

CPR/BLS

Phlebotomy experience

Education

High school diploma

Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Overview

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most.

As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

For eligible employees, benefits include:

• Competitive compensation & benefits


• Medical, dental, vision


• Company-paid life insurance


• Flexible spending accounts


• 403(b) retirement plan

Why VCC?

• Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.


• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.


• A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.


• A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Responsibilities

Support physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and/or nurses by taking vitals, assisting in medical examinations and other specific procedures and providing translation services.

• Print and review schedule daily in preparation for the day


• Prepare patients for examination and assist clinicians with the examination and/or procedure


• Take vital signs, height and weight of patients; plot growth charts; record immunizations


• Apply and remove bandages and dressings, orthopedic appliances such as knee immobilizers, envelope slings, orthotics and similar devices and assist clinicians in cast, splint and orthopedic appliance applications.


• Select and adjust crutches and provide patient instruction on proper use


• Perform simple laboratory and screening tests customarily performed in a medical office such as visual acuity, audiometric screening, Snellen tests, spirometry tests and EKG’s


• Set up appropriate instrument trays for special procedures


• Verify the purpose of the visit


• Set up rooms for clinician use in accordance with patient's needs


• Give counseling, care and follow-up instructions, health education and materials to patients as instructed by clinician


• Provide confidential, culturally sensitive and appropriate language translation for clinician and patient


• Administer intramuscular, subcutaneous and intra-dermal injections, perform skin tests and venipuncture for purposes of withdrawing blood under the direct supervision of the clinician


• Wash, wrap and autoclave instruments according to guidelines


• Prepare disposable and infectious waste for appropriate disposal


• Maintain electronic patient records and charges to ensure completeness and accuracy of information


• Complete appropriate electronic forms as required for the patient’s medical treatment, including radiology and laboratory slips and referrals based on clinicians findings


• Assist in minor surgery and other specialty surgical and medical procedures only under the direct supervision of the clinician


• Review, perform and schedule preventable health maintenance per schedule


• Ensure patient satisfaction forms are distributed and completed


• Perform basic lab tests as needed (i.e. pregnancy, dipstix, rapid strep, etc)


• Monitor status of equipment and report problems


• Review exam room and station inventory for verification of expiration dates and adequate room stock


• Responsible for reporting room and equipment maintenance needs


• Maintain effective communication with clinician throughout shift to ensure smooth patient flow


• Print and distribute EM Coding Report for clinician twice daily (mid-day and prior to end of shift)


• Obtain reservation number as needed for appropriate lab tests for FPACT patients with in-house labs performed


• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature review, in-service meetings and workshops


• Support the vision, mission and goals, and demonstrate a commitment to the values, of the organization


• Perform other duties as directed

Qualifications

Minimum

• High school graduate or equivalent


• Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved school or hospital including externship verification of 6 months’ clinical

• (back office) MA experience may be submitted in lieu of externship)


• Bilingual English/Spanish


• Current CPR/BLS (Child, Infant and Adult) certification


• Phlebotomy experience

Preferred

• Minimum one year back office experience in a clinical environment


• Phlebotomy certification

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Good knowledge of general back office procedures, such as taking vitals, performing venipuncture, administering immunizations, etc


• Good comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology in English and Spanish


• Emergency response capability for possible crisis situations


• Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities

Pay Range

• $23.00 - $25.00 Depending On Experience