Medical Assistant - Primary Care Team Player

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Diego is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Triton Pavilion in La Jolla. The role supports patient care and clinic operations within a fast-paced primary care setting, reporting to the Clinic Manager and supervising staff.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, vital signs, venipuncture, scheduling, EHR navigation, and ensuring infection control. CMA or accredited program completion is required, with BART/BLS at hire and ongoing professional growth encouraged.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification or equivalent training.
• BART or BLS certification at hire, with plan to obtain BART within six months.
• Minimum one year of medical assistant experience in primary care.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vital signs, and assist with procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection.
• Manage patient flow and support efficient clinic operations.
• Schedule appointments and navigate electronic health records.
• Maintain exam rooms, stock supplies, and ensure infection control.
• Support providers with in-basket tasks and patient communications.

Skills

Venipuncture

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

BART or BLS certification

1 year medical assistant experience

Tools

Epic (Cadence)

Job description

University of California, San Diego is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Triton Pavilion in La Jolla. The role supports patient care and clinic operations within a fast-paced primary care setting, reporting to the Clinic Manager and supervising staff.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, vital signs, venipuncture, scheduling, EHR navigation, and ensuring infection control. CMA or accredited program completion is required, with BART/BLS at hire and ongoing professional growth encouraged.