Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Front Office

Camino Health Center; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Camino Health Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the primary care team, delivering high-quality, efficient patient care aligned with our core values of Service, Dignity, Justice, and Excellence.

You will work with physicians, mid-level providers, behavioral health professionals, RNs and staff to support direct patient care, execute standing orders, anticipate team needs, and participate in quality improvement efforts, ensuring a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program; BLS certification.
• One year experience in health care setting; EHR familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Back Office: Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked and organized.
• Monitors inventory and orders supplies per standard processes.
• Keeps work areas clean and organized; disposables properly handled.
• Prepares instruments for sterilization and autoclave as per protocol.
• Administrative: Manages provider message queues and patient records.
• Prepares patient records for visits and ensures documentation for pre/post-ops.
• Relays messages to staff; follows up on no-shows; cross-trains in clinics.
• Patient Relations: Maintains positive interactions and interprets when needed.
• Additional: Performs other duties; may travel between clinics with travel reimbursement.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

BLS Certification

Tools

EHR

Job description

Camino Health Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the primary care team, delivering high-quality, efficient patient care aligned with our core values of Service, Dignity, Justice, and Excellence.

You will work with physicians, mid-level providers, behavioral health professionals, RNs and staff to support direct patient care, execute standing orders, anticipate team needs, and participate in quality improvement efforts, ensuring a positive patient experience.