Job Summary: The Medical Assistant provides high-quality clinical and administrative support to physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals in a women's health and OB-GYN setting. This role assists with patient care, examinations, procedures, documentation, education, and daily clinic operations while ensuring compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Support:
· Room patients and obtain accurate vital signs, medical histories, medication lists, allergies, and chief complaints.
· Prepare patients for gynecological, obstetrical, and prenatal examinations and procedures.
· Assist providers during pelvic exams, prenatal visits, Pap tests, colposcopies, biopsies, IUD insertions or removals, and other in-office procedures.
· Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, including urine, blood, and vaginal cultures.
· Perform injections, immunizations, and point-of-care testing according to established protocols and scope of practice.
· Obtain fetal heart tones and assist with routine prenatal assessments as directed by the provider.
· Prepare, clean, and disinfect examination rooms, instruments, and equipment according to infection-prevention standards.
Administrative Duties:
· Maintain appropriate supplies, medications, and equipment in examination and procedure rooms.
· Accurately document patient information, procedures, and provider instructions in the electronic medical record.
· Schedule appointments, referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up visits.
· Process prescription refill requests and prior authorizations according to clinic policy.
· Answer patient calls and relay provider instructions, and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.
· Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
· Operates with greater independency and judgment in clinical settings.
· Provide and reinforce education regarding prenatal care, contraception, preventive screenings, medications, and post-procedure instructions.
· Support patients with information related to pregnancy, family planning, menopause, and general gynecologic health.
· Provide culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and compassionate care to patients from diverse backgrounds.
· All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Experience, and Job Requirements
· High school diploma or equivalent required.
· Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
· Certified or Registered Medical Assistant credential preferred (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent).
· Minimum of 2 years of women’s health experience as a Medical Assistant.
· Current CPR/BLS certification required.
· Strong understanding of medical terminology, clinical procedures, and infection control.
· Proficiency in EHR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
· Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor junior staff.
· Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
· Clinical environment with direct patient contact.
· Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases.
· Requires standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
Pay: $20.25 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Women's Health: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- fluent spanish (Required)
License/Certification:
- Medical Assistant Certificate (Required)
- California Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
