Medical - Medical Assistant
$45,760–$54,080 year
On-site · San Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Provide clinical and administrative support as part of the SDCHC medical team: prepare exam rooms, measure and record vital signs, assist with examinations and procedures, administer immunizations and injections under provider orders, conduct CLIA-waived and POC testing, perform venipuncture when trained, and maintain stock and clean, compliant exam spaces. Support patient education, care coordination, and navigation for follow-ups; maintain patient confidentiality and accurate EHR documentation; assist with interpretation services if bilingual; handle scheduling, medical records, and daily team activities. Requires High School Diploma or GED and Medical Assistant certification; CPR/BLS certification with in-person skills assessment; willingness to complete on-the-job venipuncture training if not initially certified; compliance with annual renewals, background checks, and drug screening as applicable. Preference given to applicants with experience in FQHCs or services to diverse, underserved populations and to those with national MA certifications.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Medical Assistant Certification from an approved school/institution or equivalent training/education
- Preferred National certifications (CMA, RMA, NCMA, or CCMA)
- CPR/BLS certification with in-person skills assessment
- Annual background checks as a condition of continued employment
- Drug screening when initiated for cause
- Ongoing compliance renewals (licenses, certifications, physical examinations, TB testing, etc.)
- Experience in outpatient or community health settings preferred
- Knowledge of infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, and safety standards
- Competency with EHR systems (ECW or similar) preferred
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