Medical Assistant — Primary Care Team

Sharp Community Medical Group; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gore Medical Group in Poway, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a fast-paced primary care setting. This role encompasses both clinical tasks and administrative duties to ensure a smooth patient experience.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of primary care experience, strong EHR and MS Office skills, and excellent communication. This is a full-time, on-site position with an hourly wage based on experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical assistant program.
• 1–2 years of primary care experience.
• Proficient with EHR systems and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms and medical equipment.
• Take patient histories, vital signs, and assist with patient inquiries.
• Administer medications and perform basic lab tests as directed.
• Perform basic patient care tasks, including taking vital signs.
• Administer medications and vaccines under supervision of a licensed provider.
• Conduct routine diagnostic tests, including urine tests and simple swabs.
• Contact patients for follow-ups, test results, appointment reminders, and care coordination.
• Assist with prior authorization requests by gathering documentation and communicating with insurance providers.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage medical records.
• Ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.
• Provide exceptional customer service to patients and their families.

Skills

Healthcare teamwork

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Gore Medical Group in Poway, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a fast-paced primary care setting. This role encompasses both clinical tasks and administrative duties to ensure a smooth patient experience.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of primary care experience, strong EHR and MS Office skills, and excellent communication. This is a full-time, on-site position with an hourly wage based on experience.