Medical Assistant – Primary Care

Sharp HealthCare

. Assist patients, staff and physicians to maintain operational efficiency, customer service and quality care .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeLa Mesa • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skills in patient care, medication administration, and operational efficiency while adhering to safety protocols and quality initiatives. Proficient in scheduling, documentation, and utilizing healthcare information systems to support patient flow and care delivery.

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare)Medication Administration ProficiencyClinical Skill Proficiency1 Year MA Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical KnowledgeMedication AdministrationTyping Proficiency (30 WPM)Patient Care DocumentationScheduling ProceduresInfection Control PoliciesPatient AssessmentQuality Assurance (QA)Emergency Procedures ActivationUtilization Review Knowledge

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceCommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

AEHRIDXHealthcare Information Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare)

Industry Keywords

Medical Assistant ProgramPatient Flow ManagementClinical ProjectsQuality InitiativesFront Desk Responsibilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist patients, staff and physicians to maintain operational efficiency, customer service and quality care
Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills within scope of practice
Perform and assist with tests and procedures
Administer and document medications safely and accurately
Prepare patients for examinations and procedures; obtain consent; prepare and label biopsies
Document patient care according to protocol
Collect patient information, assess urgency, route issues to physicians and return calls
Schedule patient appointments and surgeries/procedures as needed
Review patient teaching materials or provider instructions
Follow universal precautions and infection control policies
Assist PSRs with scheduling and telephone management
Participate in clinical projects and quality initiatives
Monitor patient flow, physician schedules and daily tasks
Manage telephone messages and troubleshoot problem calls
Maintain supplies, inventories and equipment
Enter authorizations and complete scheduling accurately
Respond to urgent and emergent situations
Complete QA assignments and support P4P, BMI and DataMart initiatives
Use AEHR, IDX and other information systems; complete documentation and AEHR tasks
Activate emergency procedures per protocol
Assist other departments and travel to other sites as business needs arise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certification of completion of a Medical Assistant Program
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association - REQUIRED
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical skill and office procedures
Medication administration proficiency
Proficient and accurate typing at a minimum of 30 words per minute with 0-2 errors
Knowledge of insurance, utilization review, scheduling requirements and front desk responsibilities
Ability to operate and maintain department equipment
Ability to travel to other sites as business needs arise
1 year MA experience in a related clinical area - preferred
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants - preferred
Hospital Corpsman (HM) - US Navy - preferred