Medical Assistant (Temporary)

Nhcare; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their compassionate team. This temporary full-time role involves providing clinical care services, coordinating with healthcare providers, and ensuring efficient patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the health and happiness of the community while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to contribute to a meaningful mission, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and Medical Assistant Certificate required.
• BLS certificate and one year of medical assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical care services and communicate with patients.
• Coordinate provider workflows and assist care teams as needed.
• Utilize electronic health records for documentation and treatment plans.

Skills

Familiarity with medical procedures

Proficiency with electronic health records

Intermediate computer skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Farsi, English/Arabic)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid Medical Assistant Certificate

BLS certificate

Tools

Electronic health records system

Job description

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 414,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 95,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

Since 1969, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you.

Please note, this role is temporary full-time with a tentative end of assignment in December 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates and performs clinical care services with patients
• Takes patient vital signs and obtains patient intake information
• Performs clinical procedures such as blood draws, vaccines, nebulizer treatments, ear lavages, and EKGs
• Discusses patient needs and provides education and resources to patients directly
• Ensures exam rooms are stocked, cleaned, and set up for examinations and procedures

Provider And Team Support

• Coordinates provider workflows to ensure efficient patient care
• Ensures provider has all pertinent information required for each patient visit including diagnostic images, labs and required screenings
• Assists other providers and care teams in women’s health, pediatrics and general medicine departments as needed

Clinical Administration

• Utilizes electronic health records to order, process and document clinical treatment plans for patient as directed by the provider
• Conveys information to patients via telephone or email under the direction of a provider or Registered Nurse
• Provides patient with requested documents after review to ensure forms are complete, accurate and executed by the provider
• Completes ongoing/annual training for position compliance

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED required
• Valid Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program required
• BLS certificate required upon hire
• One year medical assistant experience preferred

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Familiarity with medical procedures and terminology
• Proficiency with electronic health records system experience preferred
• Intermediate computer and data entry skills
• Must use sound judgment to anticipate needs of patients and providers
• Flexibility with changing priorities and time sensitive deadlines
• Use emotional and cultural intelligence to provide appropriate communication and patient care
• Exemplify compassion to patients and team members
• Bilingual English/Spanish, English/Farsi, or English/Arabic preferred
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Pay range: $23.00 - $32.55 per hour, depending on experience.

Compensation Disclosure:

The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate's overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, budgetary considerations, and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.