Harbor Community Clinic·Los Angeles, California
The Medical Assistant II provides direct clinical support to providers, including performing advanced diagnostic procedures and assisting with patient exams. They also contribute to workflow improvements, inventory management, and the training and mentoring of other staff members.
Mission, vision, and values
Our mission is to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare, and supportive services to those in our community. Our vision is "Improving the Health and Well Being of our Community." Our Core Values consist of Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence. Employees must possess a strong commitment to the mission, policies, goals and philosophy of Harbor Community Health Centers.
The Medical Assistant II (MA II) provides direct and indirect clinical support to providers to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. In addition to core medical assistant duties, the MA II performs advanced clinical procedures, supports care coordination, contributes to workflow improvements, and assists in training and mentoring staff.
Essential duties & responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Expectations
Adheres to all HarborCHC’s policies and procedures.
Conducts self in a manner that represents HarborCHC’s core values at all times.
Must possess a solid commitment to the mission, policies, goals, and philosophy of HarborCHC.
Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts.
Communicates regularly with his/her immediate supervisor about departmental and HarborCHC concerns.
Consistently reports to work prepared to perform the duties of the position.
Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates.
Maintain strict confidentiality of all data and information.
Demonstrates integrity and accountability for duties and responsibilities.
Performs all job functions in a professional and courteous manner. This includes answering phone calls and emails in a timely manner.
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust.
HarborCHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race; religion; color; sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; physical or mental disability; medical condition; genetic information/characteristics; marital status/registered domestic partner status; age; sexual orientation; reproductive health decision-making; military or veteran status; use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace; and any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. This policy applies whether the individual has or is perceived to have any of the characteristics protected by law or is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of the characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The above statements define this position as it currently exists and are intended to describe the general responsibilities and requirements for this job. They are not to be considered as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties at the discretion of the supervisor. HarborCHC is an at-will employer.
In addition, HarborCHC may change your duties, compensation or hours, or transfer, reassign, promote, demote, suspend, or otherwise change the terms and conditions of your employment (other than the at-will relationship), with or without cause or prior notice.
Market context
In California, Medical Assistant II roles are typically in steady demand across clinics, specialty practices, and health systems, especially where patient volume is high and support staff need to work quickly and accurately. Competition often centers on recent hands-on experience, BLS certification, and completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent training. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then tailor your application to show recent clinical experience and readiness for patient intake, vitals, and back-office support.
