Medical Assistant - Primary Care, Fast-Paced Team

San Diego Supercomputer Center; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Primary Care Triton Pavilion in La Jolla. The role involves clinical and administrative support, rooming patients, taking vital signs, venipuncture, and assisting with procedures.

Strong organizational skills and teamwork are essential. Certification requirements include CMA or accredited MA program with BART or BLS, and Epic experience. Hybrid opportunities not specified, on-site care delivery preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients, taking vital signs, and assisting with procedures.
• Performing venipuncture and specimen collection.
• Managing patient flow and supporting efficient clinic operations.
• Scheduling appointments and navigating electronic health records.
• Maintaining exam rooms, stocking supplies, and ensuring infection control standards.
• Supporting providers with in-basket tasks and patient communication.

Skills

Team collaboration

Venipuncture

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or accredited MA program

BART or BLS certification

Tools

Epic (Cadence)

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Primary Care Triton Pavilion in La Jolla. The role involves clinical and administrative support, rooming patients, taking vital signs, venipuncture, and assisting with procedures.

Strong organizational skills and teamwork are essential. Certification requirements include CMA or accredited MA program with BART or BLS, and Epic experience. Hybrid opportunities not specified, on-site care delivery preferred.