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South Coast Medical Group Orange County
Medical Assistant Certified
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$48,698 / year median in California
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Medical Assistant Certified South Coast Medical Group Orange County Aliso Viejo, CA Job Details Full-time $21 - $25 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Medical procedure preparation Patient rooming Anatomy knowledge Electronic health records (EHR) management Medical procedure assistance Pre-examination patient preparation Intake In-person customer service Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Care documentation Clinic experience Medication pass administration Outpatient facility experience Attention to detail Organizational skills Cleaning Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Medical assisting Patient data collection Managing patient records Medical terminology Medical treatment implementation Full Job Description Job Overview Join our dynamic Family Practice/Urgent Care healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your enthusiasm and dedication will directly impact patient care and clinic efficiency. In this vital role, you will support physicians and healthcare providers by performing clinical and administrative tasks that ensure seamless patient experiences. Your energy and proactive approach will help create a welcoming environment for diverse patient populations across outpatient and inpatient settings, including specialized areas such as family medicine, urgent care services, women's health, and functional medicine. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment committed to excellence in healthcare delivery. Duties Assist with patient intake processes, including collecting medical histories and verifying insurance information Measure and record vital signs accurately, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates Prepare patients for examinations or procedures by explaining processes and ensuring comfort Support physicians with clinical tasks like administering medications, drawing blood, or preparing X-ray equipment Maintain detailed documentation using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. Ensure infection control protocols are followed during all clinical interactions and maintain a clean, organized clinical environment Requirements Proven experience as a Medical Assistant in outpatient clinics or hospital settings. Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology to accurately support patient care activities Familiarity with EHR systems for efficient documentation. Ability to perform clinical duties including vital signs collection, medication administration, and assisting physicain with medical procedures. Strong patient service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately across diverse populations. Must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills to manage intake processes and vital sign documentation effectively