Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Providence Health & Services; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

On-site work

Job summary

Providence Medical Institute seeks a Medical Assistant (MA) II to support patient care under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. This role builds on MA I duties and must be fully competent in clinic-specific clinical functions and policies.

The position emphasizes adherence to established procedures, patient-focused care, and a culture of respect within Providence’s broad health system. On-site work in Redondo Beach accompanies comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school with hands-on MA training
• Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program
• Has completed two years of medical training in US Armed Forces
• Minimum one year MA work experience with vitals, injections, and meds administration
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - AHA
• 6 months healthcare experience
• 6 months Medical Assistant experience

Responsibilities

• Assist under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to support patient care
• Perform MA II duties as directed and in line with clinic policies
• Comply with established procedures and regulations in clinical settings

Skills

Clinical skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medication administration

BLS (American Heart Association)

Healthcare experience

Medical assistant experience

Job description

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?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 456964

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Patient Care (Non-Acute)

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Clinical Support

Department: 7010 PEDIATRIC CA REDONDO BEACH

Address: CA Redondo Beach 520 N Prospect Ave

Work Location: PMI Rbfmc-Redondo Beach

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $25.00 - $37.11

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.