Pacific Central Coast Health Center·Santa Maria, California
The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring clinical operations run smoothly by proactively preparing patient charts and updating patient information. They provide direct support to physicians and patients within the facility to maintain efficient daily workflows.
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.
One Community.
One Mission.
One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you will keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team.
Every day, you will take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts, ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility.
You can expect to have multiple patients daily depending on the number of physicians are on-site.
To be successful in this role you will bring your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients.
Job Requirements Required Completion of Medical Assistant Training Program Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days
Candidates must have completed a Medical Assistant Training Program. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required within 90 days of hire.
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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