Pacific Central Coast Health Center·San Luis Obispo, California
The Medical Assistant streamlines clinic operations by preparing patient charts and facilitating doctor visits in a fast-paced environment. Daily tasks include administering medications, measuring vital signs, and managing EMR documentation.
Where You’ll Work Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) is a non-profit Community clinic organization comprised of more than 40 health centers located primarily from Ventura to Templeton, spanning the coast.
Our experienced physicians and advanced practice providers offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services.
PHC is a part of Dignity Health Central Coast’s award-winning network of outstanding hospitals, imaging centers, laboratories, and post-acute services.
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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant (MA), you will help patients and our healthcare team streamline clinic operations and patient care so they can access efficient and top-quality medical services.
This is an SEIU-UHW represented position.
Every day you will prepare comprehensive patient charts, ensuring all medical records are accurate and current.
You will be expected to support multiple patients daily, facilitating doctor visits and clinic flow in a fast-paced medical environment.
To be successful in this role, you will possess strong organizational skills, patient empathy, and a commitment to clinical efficiency.
As a key member of our healthcare support team, your enthusiasm to help others and work efficiently will drive patient satisfaction and operational success.
Some of your daily activities will include: Assisting in preparing patients for examinations or medical procedures.
Administering prescribed medications and performing precise vital sign measurements.
Maintaining a sterile, organized, and safe clinical environment.
Managing medical records, including EMR input and chart documentation.
Communicating patient concerns effectively to physicians and advanced practice providers.
Coordinating with pharmacies and insurance for patient medication authorizations.
Job Requirements Required Must have completed a medical assistant training program Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days Preferred 1-3 years medical assistant experience Experience in area of clinic specialty
Candidates must have completed a medical assistant training program and obtain Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 90 days. Preferred candidates possess 1-3 years of experience in a medical assistant role and specialty clinic experience.
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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