Medical Assistant

Family Health Centers of San Diego

. Attend in-services or complete make-up assignments .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in performing clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, administering medications, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. Possesses strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively communicate within a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant DiplomaPhlebotomyElectronic Health Record (EHR)Current CPR CertificationAmbulatory Care Experience

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Hard Skills

Waived TestingMedication AdministrationLaboratory Specimen CollectionClinical Procedures AssistanceQuality Improvement Methods

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsMulti-taskingAttention to DetailTime ManagementFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record Documentation

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportAdvanced Trauma Life Support

Industry Keywords

TJC ComplianceDHS ComplianceCHDP ComplianceMedi-Cal Managed Care RequirementsMulti-disciplinary Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Attend in-services or complete make-up assignments
Keep sites in compliance with TJC, DHS, CHDP, and Medi-Cal Managed Care Requirements
Perform waived testing and phlebotomy
Follow FHCSD Policies and Procedures to ensure positive patient outcomes
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinic environment
Prepare patients for examinations and procedures and assist providers as needed
Support provider productivity as needed
Help manage clinic flow, schedule patient follow-up appointments, and communicate referral information and discharge instructions
Respond to voicemails, route messages, and return phone calls promptly
Record patient information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Administer medications, including injections, as needed
Clean, process, and sterilize medical instruments as needed
Collect and handle laboratory specimens appropriately
Follow 5S and continuous quality improvement methods
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Medical Assistant diploma from an approved course required
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify if it provides the required skills, knowledge, and ability and meets required state or federal certification requirements
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advanced Resuscitation Training required
Meets organizational driving requirements
Minimum 1 year of experience in an ambulatory care setting or similar setting is highly preferred
Ability to maintain good interpersonal interactions with clients and co-workers as a member of a multi-disciplinary community health team with a diverse multi-cultural population
Ability to multi-task, be flexible, ensure accuracy, and meet changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-workload environment
Basic computer literacy and ability to comply with department needs and expectations, including electronic medical record documentation and obtaining background information and reports on patients
Basic organizational skills, attention to detail, time-management skills, and strong motivation to meet deadlines and achieve goals
Multilingual 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
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
FSA
Life Insurance
Employee Discounts
Wellness Programs