Mark Twain Medical Center·San Andreas, California
The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations and assists physicians with various medical procedures to ensure high-quality care. Daily tasks include performing diagnostic lab tests, EKGs, administering immunizations, and managing patient medical records.
Where You’ll Work Founded in 1951, Dignity Health - Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Andreas, California.
Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including cancer care, emergency care, and orthopedics.
Mark Twain Medical Center also includes four Family Medical Clinics offering exams, immunizations, and care for minor injuries.
Additionally, Mark Twain Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.It is the only medical facility in Calavaras County.
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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you will help the physician and patients by preparing patients for examinations and assisting with various medical procedures so they can receive high-quality, efficient, and compassionate healthcare.Every day you will perform limited diagnostic lab tests, EKGs, and stress tests, administer injections and immunizations, and assist with quality improvement studies.
You will be expected to facilitate and document patient/medical records, and perform other essential clinic duties as assigned.To be successful in this role you will demonstrate skills in vital signs and measurements, possess knowledge of sterile technique and infectious waste handling, excel at teamwork and communication, and maintain a high level of concentration and attention to detail.
Performs limited diagnostic lab tests, EKG's and stress tests Administers injections and immunizations Assist with quality improvement studies Facilitates and documents the flow of patient/medical records Performs other clinic duties as assigned Job Requirements Required High School Graduate or GED or equivalent experience Phlebotomist: CA, within 12 - months American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR Medical Assistant program graduate Preferred One-year experience in physician/clinic setting Emergency Medical Technician: CA American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS
Candidates must be a high school graduate or equivalent and a graduate of a Medical Assistant program with BLS-CPR certification. A California Phlebotomist certification is required within 12 months, while one year of clinic experience and advanced life support certifications are preferred.
Market context
In California, Medical Assistant openings often reflect steady demand in busy outpatient and pediatric settings, where bilingual English-Spanish communication can be especially valuable. These roles are competitive because employers commonly look for CPR certification, prior medical office experience, and preferred Medical Assistant certification or licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your CPR status and highlight any pediatric or bilingual experience in your application.
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