Medical Assistant, Specialty Clinics

CHOC

. Perform routine technical healthcare services in medical practice settings under physician and department leadership supervision .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeOrange • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in medical terminology and patient care, with a strong focus on meeting diverse patient needs and advancing care through innovative ideas and technology. Capable of functioning effectively in both back-office and front-office environments while promoting teamwork and exceeding patient expectations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant DiplomaBasic Life Support (BLS)Proficient in Medical TerminologyAbility to Provide Patient CareKnowledge of Computer Systems

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Hard Skills

Patient CareMedical TerminologyComputer Systems KnowledgeGoal SettingPhysical Ability to Lift and CarryFine Motor ActivitiesRepetitive Keyboard UseLateral TransfersBending and ClimbingPushing and Pulling

Soft Skills

TeamworkCultural SensitivityCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Medical Assistant Diploma

Industry Keywords

Healthcare SettingPatient CareCultural NeedsSpiritual NeedsRoutine Technical ServicesBack-Office EnvironmentFront-Office EnvironmentAirborne Communicable DiseaseBloodborne PathogensPatient and Family Expectations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform routine technical healthcare services in medical practice settings under physician and department leadership supervision
Function efficiently in back-office and/or front-office environments
Provide appropriate patient care according to patient age, cultural, and spiritual needs
Advance care through development of new ideas and technology
Support teamwork and help achieve CHOC’s mission
Meet and exceed patient and family expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous work experience or externship in a healthcare setting
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
Graduate of a vocational school having successfully completed requirements for MA
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for safe and effective job performance
Proficient in medical terminology
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Medical Assistant Diploma required
Ability to provide appropriate patient care based on age, cultural, and spiritual needs
Ability to set goals and judge results according to high standards
Ability to advance care through new ideas and technology
Ability to promote teamwork and exceed patient and family expectations
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 lbs
Ability to push/pull approximately 150–200 lbs and perform lateral transfers of 150–200 lbs
Physical ability to bend, climb, use keyboards repetitively, perform fine motor activities, push/pull, reach, sit, squat/kneel/crawl, stand, talk/hear, twist, walk, and maintain wrist position deviation
Ability to work around airborne communicable disease, bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, dust/particulate matter, extreme noise and temperatures, radiation, and uneven surfaces/elevations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs geared toward professional and personal goals