Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Stryker Corporation; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in San Marcos. This role combines clinical and administrative duties, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and managing patient records in an Electronic Health Record system. The ideal candidate is passionate about compassionate care and has strong communication skills, especially in both English and Spanish. Join a team that values inclusion and offers competitive compensation along with generous benefits, making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Time Off

Low-cost health, dental, vision & life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program with BLS certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and prepare treatment rooms for examinations.
• Record medical history and vital signs in the EHR system.
• Assist medical staff during exams and administer treatments.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Knowledge of medical terminology

Clinical skills (vital signs, injections)

Administrative skills (scheduling, patient registration)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Certificate

Associate's Degree in Healthcare related courses

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

TrueCare is a trusted healthcare provider serving San Diego and Riverside Counties, offering compassionate and comprehensive care to underserved communities. We are committed to making healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of income or insurance status. With a focus on culturally sensitive, affordable services, TrueCare aims to improve the health of diverse communities. Our vision is to be the premier healthcare provider in the region, delivering exceptional patient experiences through innovative, integrated care.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Medical Assistant (MA) to join our team. The MA will play a vital role in both clinical and administrative functions to ensure smooth operations and exceptional patient care. Clinical responsibilities include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, drawing blood, and administering medications. Administrative tasks involve answering phone calls, registering patients, scheduling appointments, and managing payments. This is a dynamic role for someone passionate about providing compassionate care and efficient support in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities:

• Interview patients to gather medical information and confirm the purpose of the visit.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, ensuring they are stocked, neat, and clean.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for exams by performing preliminary physical tests (e.g., blood pressure, height, weight, temperature).
• Record patients' medical history, vital signs, and test results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Assist medical staff during exams and treatments, including handing instruments and performing tasks such as giving injections and removing sutures.
• Perform laboratory procedures, including urine analysis, cultures, immunizations, hemoglobin testing, lead levels, and EKGs.
• Collect and prepare blood, tissue, or other specimens for laboratory testing.
• Administer respiratory treatments, injections, and immunizations following protocols or standing orders.
• Sterilize instruments per guidelines and maintain accurate sterilization logs.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians' instructions to patients.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Knowledge of medical terminology, medical laboratory procedures and healthcare operations and workflow
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Medical Assistant Certificate (from an accredited school)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Healthcare related courses
• At least one (1) year of Medical Assistant experience strongly preferred
• Six (6) months of experience with documentation in an EHR system
• Phlebotomy training strongly preferred
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous Time Off
• Low-cost health, dental, vision & life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance program

The pay range for this role is $23.00 - $32.20 on an hourly basis. Hours are M-F 10:00 am -7:00 pm

TrueCare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our goal is to promote and ensure authentic inclusion, belonging and support for all team members recruited or employed here. In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position.

If you are hired at TrueCare, your final base salary (within the pay range), will be determined based on factors such as education, knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members when determining any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer generous benefits and retirement plans.