TrueCare
About the Role
TrueCare, a trusted healthcare provider serving San Diego and Riverside Counties, is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant (MA) to support both clinical and administrative functions. The MA will assist with patient care, record medical history, and provide back‑office support.
Base Pay Range $23.00/hr – $32.20/hr
Responsibilities
Interview patients to gather medical information and confirm the purpose of the visit.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, ensuring they are stocked, neat, and clean.
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for exams by performing preliminary physical tests (e.g., blood pressure, height, weight, temperature).
Record patients' medical history, vital signs, and test results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Assist medical staff during exams and treatments, including handing instruments and performing tasks such as giving injections and removing sutures.
Perform laboratory procedures, including urine analysis, cultures, immunizations, hemoglobin testing, lead levels, and EKGs.
Collect and prepare blood, tissue, or other specimens for laboratory testing.
Administer respiratory treatments, injections, and immunizations following protocols or standing orders.
Sterilize instruments per guidelines and maintain accurate sterilization logs.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians' instructions to patients.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
Knowledge of medical terminology, medical laboratory procedures, and healthcare operations and workflow.
Medical Assistant Certificate (from an accredited school).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s degree in related healthcare courses.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
At least one (1) year of Medical Assistant experience strongly preferred.
Six (6) months of experience with documentation in an EHR system.
Phlebotomy training strongly preferred.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Base Pay Range $23.00/hr – $32.20/hr
Responsibilities
Interview patients to gather medical information and confirm the purpose of the visit.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, ensuring they are stocked, neat, and clean.
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for exams by performing preliminary physical tests (e.g., blood pressure, height, weight, temperature).
Record patients' medical history, vital signs, and test results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Assist medical staff during exams and treatments, including handing instruments and performing tasks such as giving injections and removing sutures.
Perform laboratory procedures, including urine analysis, cultures, immunizations, hemoglobin testing, lead levels, and EKGs.
Collect and prepare blood, tissue, or other specimens for laboratory testing.
Administer respiratory treatments, injections, and immunizations following protocols or standing orders.
Sterilize instruments per guidelines and maintain accurate sterilization logs.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians' instructions to patients.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
Knowledge of medical terminology, medical laboratory procedures, and healthcare operations and workflow.
Medical Assistant Certificate (from an accredited school).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s degree in related healthcare courses.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
At least one (1) year of Medical Assistant experience strongly preferred.
Six (6) months of experience with documentation in an EHR system.
Phlebotomy training strongly preferred.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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