Medical Assistant – Patient Care & EHR Support

South Central Family Health CentSouth Central Family Health Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care

Dental

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement plan

Education Reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

South-Central Family Health Center is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant in Los Angeles, CA. The position is full-time, non-exempt, with a base hourly wage of $24 and benefits. The MA will support providers with patient care, document vitals, and manage exam room flow in a fast-paced community clinic.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of clinical front/back-office experience, MA certification, and current BLS. Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have 4–6 years of clinical front and back-office experience.
• Medical Assistant Certificate required; BLS certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Take patient vitals and place patients in exam rooms.
• Transcribe visit notes and documentation in NextGen EHR.
• Administer injections and collect specimens as ordered.
• Ensure labs and imaging results are available in the EHR.
• Verify demographics and insurance information.
• Travel between clinic sites to cover staffing shortages.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Charting/documentation

Attention to detail

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certificate

BLS Certification

Tools

NextGen EHR

Job description

South-Central Family Health Center is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant in Los Angeles, CA. The position is full-time, non-exempt, with a base hourly wage of $24 and benefits. The MA will support providers with patient care, document vitals, and manage exam room flow in a fast-paced community clinic.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of clinical front/back-office experience, MA certification, and current BLS. Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.