Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Providence; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Medical Institute is seeking a Medical Assistant II to support licensed practitioners in delivering compassionate patient care. This role builds on MA I responsibilities and requires competence in clinical tasks, patient assessment, and adherence to clinic policies.

As a member of Providence, you will work in a team-focused environment that emphasizes patient-centered care, continuous learning, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school with hands-on clinical medical assisting training
• Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program
• Completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces
• At least 1 year of MA experience including vital signs, injections, and medication administration
• Within 30 days of hire: American Heart Association BLS certification
• Healthcare experience of at least 6 months
• Medical Assistant experience of at least 6 months

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under the delegation of a licensed practitioner
• Perform duties consistent with MA I role to support clinic operations
• Adhere to established policies, procedures, and regulations

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medication administration

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?

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.