Medical Assistant - Primary Care

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

Job summary

Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited program with hands-on clinical training, an MA apprenticeship, or two years of military medical training, plus at least 6 months healthcare or MA experience and BLS within 30 days of hire. Providence offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school with hands-on clinical MA training.
• Completion of an MA apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Military medical training (2 years) accepted.
• At least 6 months healthcare/MA experience with vitals, injections, and meds.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medication administration

Clinical procedures

BLS within 30 days

Education

Accredited MA program graduate

MA apprenticeship program graduate

US Armed Forces medical training (2 years)

1 year MA experience (clinical skills)

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.