Multi-Site Medical Assistant — Clinical & Admin

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative functions across locations. You will assist with patient intake, clinical procedures, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and authorized medication administration, while documenting care and coordinating referrals.

The role requires strong English communication, medical terminology knowledge, EHR familiarity, and the ability to travel between PIH Health clinics in the region.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Certificate of phlebotomy from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Valid California driver license (Float Pool).
• High school diploma or GED; MA program completion.
• 6 months experience in front and back medical office functions; externship acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient intake and vital signs.
• Perform clinical procedures and specimen collection.
• Conduct point-of-care testing and administer medications when authorized.
• Document care accurately and maintain charting.
• Coordinate referrals, authorizations, and communications with providers and payers.
• Travel between assigned clinic locations as needed.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Fluent English

Bilingual (Spanish)

Medical terminology

Infection control

Patient safety

EHR systems

Cash handling

Data entry / typing

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Clinical skills

Visual acuity

Travel between sites

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA program certificate

Phlebotomy certificate

Driver license (CA)

Graduation certificate from MA program

Tools

EHR software

Practice management software

Job description

PIH Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative functions across locations. You will assist with patient intake, clinical procedures, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and authorized medication administration, while documenting care and coordinating referrals.

The role requires strong English communication, medical terminology knowledge, EHR familiarity, and the ability to travel between PIH Health clinics in the region.