Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Back‑Office Pro

Power Personnel; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great working location

Health/vision/dental/life insurance

Refer-a-friend bonus

Weekly payroll

24-hour accessibility

Personalized service

Job summary

Power Personnel is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support a busy clinical unit in Palo Alto, CA. You will perform clinical duties such as vital signs, injections, phlebotomy, and basic procedures while handling back-office tasks and patient coordination.

The role requires a Medical Assistant diploma or equivalent, strong organizational and communication skills, and BLS certification. Location is Palo Alto with a 2‑month duration and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Diploma from an approved institution.
• MA certification preferred but not required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine administrative, clerical and technical duties to assist medical staff.
• Take vital signs and assist with direct patient care procedures.
• Prepare examination rooms and equipment for procedures.
• Administer medications as directed and document accurately.
• Manage inventory and store medications per policy.
• Assist with phlebotomy and basic diagnostic tests as needed.
• Document patient information and maintain medical records.
• Coordinate with RN/NP/MD for patient care and emergencies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Medical documentation

Inventory management

Emergency response (BLS)

Clinical procedures

Time management

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

MA diploma

Tools

Medical equipment competency

Job description

Power Personnel is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support a busy clinical unit in Palo Alto, CA. You will perform clinical duties such as vital signs, injections, phlebotomy, and basic procedures while handling back-office tasks and patient coordination.

The role requires a Medical Assistant diploma or equivalent, strong organizational and communication skills, and BLS certification. Location is Palo Alto with a 2‑month duration and a Monday–Friday schedule.