Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Fallbrook, CA Job Details $23 - $25 an hour 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Computer operation Direct patient care Spanish CPR Certification Certified Phlebotomy Technician Interpretation Microsoft Excel Vital signs EKG Medical translation services Computer literacy BLS Certification English Clinic experience Medical emergency response High school diploma or GED Preventive health (patient care) Collecting samples for laboratory testing Basic life support Medical laboratory work Productivity software 1 year Medical terminology Respiratory diagnostics Vaccination administration Health education and counseling Entry level Hearing assessments Office experience

Full Job Description Overview:

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC) , we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it's about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we've been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it's needed most. As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees. ✨ For eligible employees, benefits include: ✅ Competitive compensation & benefits ✅ Medical, dental, vision ✅ Company-paid life insurance ✅ Flexible spending accounts ✅ 403(b) retirement plan Why VCC? Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S. Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT. A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career. A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Responsibilities:

Supports physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and/or nurses by taking vitals, assisting in medical examinations and other specific procedures, and providing translation services. Prepare patients for examination and assist providers with the examination and/or procedure Take vital signs, height and weight of patients; plot growth charts; administer immunizations Perform laboratory and screening tests customarily performed in a medical office such as visual acuity, audiometric screening, Snellen tests, spirometry tests and EKG's Give counseling, care and follow-up instructions, health education and materials to patients as instructed by provider

Qualifications:

Minimum 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 Preferred Minimum one year back office experience in a clinical environment Phlebotomy certification Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities 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 Pay Range $23.00 - $25.00

Depending On Experience Work Location:

In person