Pediatrics Medical Assistant — Growth & Impact

Vista Community Clinic; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Community Clinic (VCC) seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians, nurses, and clinicians by taking vitals, preparing patients, and assisting in examinations and procedures. The role includes translational support, basic lab tasks, and maintaining electronic patient records.

The ideal candidate has a Clinical Medical Assistant certificate (or equivalent) and at least a high school diploma, with preferred 1+ year back-office experience and bilingual English/Spanish abilities to serve a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved program; externship verification of 6 months' clinical MA experience may be submitted in lieu of externship.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and prepare patients for examinations.
• Assist clinicians with examinations and procedures.
• Administer injections and collect specimens for basic tests.
• Provide translation services as needed.
• Maintain electronic patient records and ensure accuracy of charges.
• Assist in minor procedures under clinician supervision.
• Ensure room readiness and supply availability.
• Support physician, NP, PA, or nurse with daily operations.

Skills

Vital signs

Venipuncture

Immunizations

Medical terminology (English/Spanish)

Bilingual English/Spanish

EMR/EHR knowledge

Patient counseling

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Education

High school diploma

Clinical Medical Assistant certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

EMR/EHR software

Job description

Vista Community Clinic (VCC) seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians, nurses, and clinicians by taking vitals, preparing patients, and assisting in examinations and procedures. The role includes translational support, basic lab tasks, and maintaining electronic patient records.

The ideal candidate has a Clinical Medical Assistant certificate (or equivalent) and at least a high school diploma, with preferred 1+ year back-office experience and bilingual English/Spanish abilities to serve a