Senior Medical Assistant

Agence PROvidence; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Saint John's Medical Foundation in Santa Monica, CA seeks a Medical Assistant III to work under a licensed practitioner and help deliver patient care.

The MA III leads initiatives, mentors other assistants, and acts as an informal leader while ensuring compassionate, confidential service in a fast-paced clinic.

Join a culture focused on patient-centered care, professional growth, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant program with hands-on clinical training.
• Graduate of a registered MA apprenticeship program.
• Two years of medical training in the U.S. Armed Forces.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 2 years of medical assisting experience in a clinic.
• Minimum 2 years of customer service in a fast-paced environment, handling confidential data.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under a licensed practitioner as directed.
• Proactively take initiative and mentor other Medical Assistants.
• Serve as an ambassador and quality champion for the clinic.

Skills

Medical assisting experience

Customer service

BLS certification

National Medical Assistant Certificate

Education

Accredited MA program

Medical assistant apprenticeship program

US Armed Forces medical training (2 years)

Job 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.