Medical Assistant
$47,840–$52,000 year
On-siteTorrance, California, United States
Torrance, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$47,840–$52,000 yearLicense Or CertificationMedium
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationMedium
Job Summary
Conduct patient vitals, height and weight measurements, and plot growth charts while assisting physicians and nurse practitioners with examinations and procedures. Administer immunizations, perform visual acuity, audiometric, Snellen, spirometry, and EKG tests, and provide translation services. Prepare patients for exams, give counseling and follow-up instructions, and deliver health education materials as directed by providers. Maintain current CPR/BLS certification and demonstrate bilingual English/Spanish proficiency to support diverse patient populations.
Required Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved school or hospital including externship verification of 6 months' clinical (back office) MA experience may be submitted in lieu of externship)
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Current CPR/BLS (Child, Infant and Adult) certification
- Phlebotomy experience
- Good knowledge of general back office procedures, such as taking vitals, performing venipuncture, administering immunizations, etc
- Good comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology in English and Spanish
- Emergency response capability for possible crisis situations
- Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum one year back office experience in a clinical environment
- Phlebotomy certification
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