Certified Medical Assistant

About the job Certified Medical Assistant


San Diego, CA | On-Site
$22.97-$27.00 per Hour | Full-Time | Eligible $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Global Placement Firm is recruiting Certified Medical Assistants for full-time opportunities supporting military members, their families, and retired veterans throughout the San Diego area.

These positions offer a consistent weekday schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities in primary care, internal medicine, pediatrics, and specialty clinics.

Position Locations

Assignments are available across the following locations and specialties:

• Eastlake - Primary Care
• Kearny Mesa - Primary Care
• Miramar - Primary Care
• North Island - Primary Care
• Naval Base San Diego - Primary Care
• Point Loma - Primary Care
• San Diego - Internal Medicine
• San Diego - Pediatrics
• San Diego - Orthopedics
• Additional San Diego clinical assignments

Specific placement depends on current openings and candidate qualifications.

What You'll Do

• Prepare examination rooms, equipment, and supplies for patient visits.
• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and document medical histories, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.
• Assist licensed providers with examinations, diagnostic testing, and procedures within your training and authorized scope.
• Support patient check-in, scheduling, referrals, laboratory requests, imaging coordination, and follow-up appointments.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Maintain supply inventory, equipment readiness, infection control standards, and patient confidentiality.
• Depending on assignment, assist with injections, immunizations, nebulizer treatments, blood draws, and other clinical procedures after required training and competency verification, under provider direction.
• In surgical specialty assignments, assist with procedure preparation, specimen handling, wound care, dressing changes, and patient education as authorized.

What You'll Bring

• Completion of a medical assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, ACCSC, ACICS, ACCET, or ACCJC , or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.
• Current medical assistant certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants , registration through American Medical Technologists , or another qualifying formal program.
• At least one year of experience within the past two years as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Healthcare Provider certification .
• Ability to pass the required government background check and meet applicable security requirements.
• Strong patient communication, organizational, documentation, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in primary care, internal medicine, pediatrics, or outpatient clinical settings.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and scheduling systems.
• For surgical specialty assignments, experience in procedural or hospital settings, particularly ENT, plastic surgery, or maxillofacial surgery.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday , with shifts scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Eight working hours per day, plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch break .
• Exact start and end times vary by clinic assignment.
• No nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call duties for these positions.

Compensation & Benefits

• $22.97-$27.00 per hour , based on qualifications, experience, and location.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, subject to program terms and a one-year service commitment; paid after 90 days of service.
• 80 hours of paid vacation .
• Seven paid sick days .
• 11 paid federal holidays .
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance options.
• Health savings account availability.
• 401(k) with employer matching .
• $250 annual continuing education stipend .
• License and certification reimbursement.

Why Join This Opportunity?

Build your clinical experience while supporting the military community, working alongside a multidisciplinary healthcare team, and enjoying a predictable weekday schedule.

Apply through Global Placement Firm to be considered for a Certified Medical Assistant opportunity in the San Diego area.