Medical Assistant - SJPP Float Southern LA County

Providence Health Plan Group; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Medical Assistant in Southern LA County, where you'll support patient care across various clinics. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing essential clinical support while being part of a compassionate team dedicated to whole-person care. With a focus on professional growth and community service, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Enjoy best-in-class benefits and a culture that values every caregiver's contribution. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to thrive in a supportive setting, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Must have BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient care under the direction of a licensed practitioner.
• Float between various clinics in Southern LA County.

Skills

Obtaining vital signs

Administering injections

Medication administration

Clinical training

Healthcare experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited school for medical assistants

Registered medical assistant apprenticeship program

Completed two years of medical training in the Armed Forces

Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant

Job description

Description

Medical Assistant - Float Southern LA County

Supports and floats throughout affiliated clinics in the Southern LA County vicinity such as Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, San Pedro, Torrance, Westchester, Ladera Heights, Pacific Palisades, Playa Vista and Santa Monica.

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 Saint John's Medical Foundation 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 Qualification:

• National Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.

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.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

About the Team

Providence Clinical Network (PCN) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care. Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requisition ID: 360929
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Patient Care (Non-Acute)
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Multiple shifts available
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 7010 CA TORRANCE FLOAT PERSONNEL
Address: CA Santa Monica 2020 Santa Monica Blvd
Work Location: Providence Administrative Off-Koll Bldg Santa Monica
Workplace Type: On-site