Medical Assistant

Family Health Centers of San Diego

Medical Assistant preparing patients for examinations and assisting providers at Family Health Centers of San Diego. Ensuring compliance with health requirements and managing clinic flow.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $28 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care within an ambulatory setting, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and maintaining a safe clinic environment. Proficient in Electronic Health Record (EHR) management and skilled in phlebotomy and laboratory specimen handling.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant DiplomaElectronic Health Record (EHR) ManagementPhlebotomyCurrent CPR CertificationAmbulatory Care Experience

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Hard Skills

Waive TestingMedication AdministrationLaboratory Specimen CollectionPatient Preparation for ExaminationsClinic Flow Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

American Heart Association CPR (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life SupportAdvanced Trauma Life Support

Industry Keywords

TJC ComplianceDHS ComplianceCHDP ComplianceMedi-Cal Managed Care Requirements5S Methodology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Attends in-services or completes make-up assignments
Keeps sites in compliance with TJC, DHS, CHDP, and Medi-Cal Managed Care Requirements
Performs Waive Testing and Phlebotomy
Consistently follows FHCSD Policies and Procedures to ensure positive patient outcomes
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe clinic environment
Prepares patients for examinations and procedures and assists providers as needed
Assists with managing clinic flow, scheduling patient follow-up appointments, communicating referral information, and discharge instructions
Records patient information in Electronic Health Record (EHR)
May be responsible for administering medications, including injections
Collects and handles laboratory specimens appropriately
Follows 5S and continuous quality improvement methods in the workplace

Requirements

What you’ll need

Medical Assistant diploma from an approved course required
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required
Minimum 1 year of experience in ambulatory care setting or similar setting is highly preferred
Multi-lingual preferred, English, Spanish, Arabic, and Somali depending on current priorities and locations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs