Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Providence; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Medical Institute seeks an MA II to work under a licensed practitioner's delegation, assisting in patient care across the assigned clinic. The role requires full competency in MA I duties and adherence to established policies and procedures.

Preferred candidates have MA training or apprenticeship, and at least six months of healthcare/MA experience, plus BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited medical assistant program with hands-on clinical training.
• Graduated from MA apprenticeship program.
• Completed two years of medical training in the US Armed Forces.
• Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant including vital signs, injections, and medication administration.
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• 6 months healthcare experience.
• 6 months Medical Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under the delegation of a licensed practitioner.
• Perform all MA I duties and be fully competent in clinical needs for assigned clinic/location.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medication administration

Education

Accredited MA program

MA apprenticeship program

US Armed Forces medical training

Job description

The Medical Assistant (MA) II works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients. A MA II performs all aspects of the MA I role and is fully competent in the clinical needs/functions for assigned clinic/location of work. An MA II is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Institute and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants Or
• Coursework/Training Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program Or
• Coursework/Training Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces Or
• Coursework/Training Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration Or
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 6 months Healthcare experience
• 6 months Medical Assistant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Upon hire: National Medical Assistant Certification

Why Join Providence?

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