Medical Assistant (Back Office)

Medical Assistant - Women's Health

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join a Women's Health team in a highly patient-facing, back-office role. This position plays a key part in delivering high-quality care by supporting providers, preparing patients for visits, and ensuring smooth clinical operations. This is an excellent opportunity for new graduates or externs looking to build hands-on experience in a supportive, team-driven environmentespecially those passionate about serving a diverse and primarily Spanish-speaking patient population.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients, gather medical history, and confirm visit purpose
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms to ensure cleanliness, organization, and readiness
• Record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, height, and weight
• Accurately document patient information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures
• Perform clinical tasks such as injections, immunizations, and suture removal (per protocol)
• Conduct lab procedures including urine analysis, cultures, hemoglobin testing, lead testing, and EKGs
• Perform phlebotomy and properly handle laboratory specimens
• Administer respiratory treatments and other ordered procedures
• Maintain sterilization protocols and logs for instruments and equipment
• Educate patients on treatments, medications, and care instructions in English and Spanish as needed
• Support clinic flow and adapt to changing patient volumes

Required Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• CPR certification (American Heart Association required for permanent conversion)
• Strong clinical skills including vital signs, patient prep, and assisting procedures
• Experience or training in phlebotomy
• Ability to accurately document in EHR systems

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience in women's health or outpatient clinic settings (not required)
• Familiarity with EPIC or similar EMR systems (training provided)
• Experience with lab procedures and specimen handling
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Work Environment

• Full-time schedule: MondayFriday with flexible start times (7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, or 8:30 AM)
• No weekend shifts
• Back-office role with heavy patient interaction
• Single-site clinic (no routine floating between locations)
• Collaborative team environment focused on patient care
• Exposure to standard clinical equipment including EKG, phlebotomy tools, and treatment instruments
• Emphasis on safety, infection control, and professional clinical standards

Why This Role

• Immediate hands-on experience in a high-impact Women's Health setting
• Great entry point for new grads or early-career Medical Assistants
• Supportive team environment with training provided
• Contract role with strong potential for extension or long-term opportunity

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Marcos, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Marcos, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

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