Senior Medical Assistant

Providence Health and Services; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Saint John's Medical Foundation is seeking a Medical Assistant III to support patient care under licensed practitioners. The MA III will supervise and mentor MA I/II, lead clinic initiatives, and act as a change agent and quality champion within the team.

This role emphasizes frontline leadership, patient-focused care, and collaboration across departments. A strong clinical background, BLS within 30 days, and at least two years of clinic experience are required, with a willingness to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school with hands-on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants.
• Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program.
• Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces.
• American Heart Association BLS within 30 days of hire.
• 2 years of medical assisting experience in a clinic setting.
• 2 years of high-level customer service in a fast-paced environment, handling confidential data.

Responsibilities

• Serve as mentor and resource to Medical Assistants.
• Provide guidance and training as needed.
• Lead clinic/location initiatives and act as an ambassador and change agent.

Skills

Medical Assistant Training

MA Apprenticeship

Military Medical Training

BLS Certification

Clinical Experience

Customer Service

National Medical Assistant Credential

Job description

Description

The Medical Assistant (MA) III works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients. A MA III is capable of performing all aspects of the MA I and MA II roles. Additionally, the MA III proactively takes initiative and serves as an informal leader with additional responsibilities related to clinic/location. MA III serves as an ambassador, change agent, quality champion, and mentor/resource to Medical Assistants by providing support, guidance, and training as needed.

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
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
• 2 years of medical assisting experience in a clinic setting.
• 2 years of experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast paced environment, including handling confidential data with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

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.

Requsition ID:

459921

Company:

Providence Jobs

Job Category:

Patient Care (Non-Acute)

Job Function:

Clinical Care

Job Schedule:

Full time

Job Shift:

Day

Career Track:

Clinical Support

Department:

7008 FAM MED 1821 WILSH 301 301A

Address:

CA Santa Monica 1821 Wilshire Blvd

Work Location:

SJHC Physician Clinic 1821-Santa Monica

Workplace Type:

On-site

Pay Range:

$27.31 - $41.78

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.