Medical Assistant II: Direct Patient Care

AltaMed Health Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) Matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter FSA

Career Advancement & Development

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid CME Days

Tail coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus

Pet Care Insurance

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services Corp. seeks a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care in our clinical settings. The role involves administering injections, venipunctures, skin tests, and assisting with medications while performing essential clerical tasks.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Assistant diploma and at least 1–2 years of experience, with bilingual abilities and a current BLS certification. Join a team dedicated to high-quality community care.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant diploma required.
• 1–2 years of experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese depending on location.
• Valid BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the clinical setting.
• Administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal injections and administer oral medications as ordered.
• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures for specimens.
• Conduct routine clerical support and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

BLS Certified

Clinical patient care

Education

Medical Assistant diploma

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

AltaMed Health Services Corp. seeks a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care in our clinical settings. The role involves administering injections, venipunctures, skin tests, and assisting with medications while performing essential clerical tasks.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Assistant diploma and at least 1–2 years of experience, with bilingual abilities and a current BLS certification. Join a team dedicated to high-quality community care.