Medical Assistant - Hrly/Int POOL (DSA)

CSULB; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 33,131 - 42,016; Part time

Job summary

A public university in California is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct nursing care to students in the Student Health Center. Responsibilities include administering medications, recording vital signs, and assisting in clinical procedures. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and preferably one year of experience in a medical assistant role. This part-time, temporary position offers a salary ranging from $24.05 to $30.50 per hour, with a flexible appointment duration based on assignment needs.

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing medical assistant duties preferred.
• Able to work in a respectful and professional manner.
• Must consult with clinicians when needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and immunizations.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Assist in examinations and medical treatments.
• Ensure health care areas are organized and clean.
• Make entries in electronic medical records.
• Train new nursing staff.

Skills

Strong oral communication skills

Basic medical terminology

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Familiarity with HIPAA regulations

Ability to learn new equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Apply now Job no: 552839
Work type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 2 - CSUEU - Health Care Support, Administrative, Temporary, Part Time

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director, SHS Operations, and the Senior Lead Nurse, the Medical Assistant (MA) performs a variety of skilled Medical Assistant duties and gives direct nursing care to students in the Student Health Center. The incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive to enhance the quality of campus life.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medications and immunizations, including injections by mouth, intradermal, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and tuberculosis testing.
• Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration readings, height, and weight, and record other vital signs.
• Assist in examinations, clinical procedures, and medical treatments under the direction of a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist the clinician as appropriate.
• Ensure health care patient care areas are fully stocked, organized, and clean.
• Make appropriate entries in electronic medical charts (EMR).
• Assist in orienting/training new nursing staff.

Department

Student Health Services

Time Base/Duration of Appointment

Hourly/intermittent on call temporary position. Successful candidates may be appointed for a few days up to one (1) year, depending on the assignment. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Classification

Medical Assistant

Compensation

The salary range for this classification is $24.05 to $30.50 per hour.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate is a reliable team player with strong oral communication skills who can work well with others in a respectful and professional manner. They should understand basic medical terminology, follow clinic procedures, and stay within the Medical Assistant scope of practice as defined by the Medical Board of California. Attention to detail is required for maintaining accurate medical records, and they must be able to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines. Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and SHS policies is essential, along with the ability to use sound judgment and consult with clinicians when needed. The candidate should be comfortable using computers, especially for health information systems, and be able to learn new equipment and procedures quickly. They should be committed to creating cooperative relationships with students, clinicians, and coworkers in a campus-based setting and to communicating with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a high school diploma required.
• One year of experience performing the duties of a medical assistant in an outpatient clinic preferred.

Physical Summary

Heavy work – job involves lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent's time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR‑[e-mail].

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, is a State of California Employer. Employees must reside in the State of California upon hire.

Advertised: Oct 25, 2025 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Dec 31, 2026 (11:55 PM) Pacific Standard Time