Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Clinic Support

Riverside Medical Clinic; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Riverside Medical Clinic is seeking a hands-on Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a fast-paced outpatient setting in Riverside, CA. You will handle data collection, patient prep, minor procedures, and routine tests under physician supervision.

Hours are 8:30AM–5:30PM; certification in Medical Assisting and BLS are required. You will work within Nursing Services and contribute to efficient patient flow and accurate charting.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience: High school diploma or GED required; one year of medical group experience preferred.
• Certificates, licenses, and registrations: Medical Assistant Certification and current AHA BLS Healthcare certification required.

Responsibilities

• Cooperates in cross training to ensure coverage at all times.
• Collects patient data and maintains chart accuracy; handles billing and patient charges; documents injections and scheduled medications.
• Prepares patients for examination; ensures consents are completed; assists in procedures and maintains sterile technique.
• Explains procedures to patients and families to gain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Prepares treatment rooms and assists physicians; cleans and sterilizes equipment after use.
• Performs EKGs, pulse oximetry, inhalation treatments, and operates equipment as certified.
• Completes documentation to ensure accurate medical records; ensures physician has signed charts and orders are carried out.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and discards expired items; supports nursing services and Riverside Medical Clinic policies.
• Ensures chart readiness and records patient test results; conducts follow-up and schedules return visits.

Skills

Medical assistance

Patient care

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Riverside Medical Clinic is seeking a hands-on Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a fast-paced outpatient setting in Riverside, CA. You will handle data collection, patient prep, minor procedures, and routine tests under physician supervision.

Hours are 8:30AM–5:30PM; certification in Medical Assisting and BLS are required. You will work within Nursing Services and contribute to efficient patient flow and accurate charting.