Medical Assistant

Vista Community Clinic·La Habra, California

$23 - $25/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Medical Assistant · $23 - $25/hr

How this role compares

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-8% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in California ($24.95/hr, n=4717)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 4,717 posted support services roles in California rates. This role sits in the 40th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 8% below the California median for support services roles.

The Medical Assistant supports healthcare providers by performing clinical procedures, taking vital signs, and assisting with medical examinations. They also provide patient education, counseling, and translation services to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Overview At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most. As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees. ✨For eligible employees, benefits include:✅ Competitive compensation & benefits ✅ Medical, dental, vision✅ Company-paid life insurance ✅ Flexible spending accounts ✅ 403(b) retirement plan Why VCC?

🏅 Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.

Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.

A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.

A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Responsibilities

Supports physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and/or nurses by taking vitals, assisting in medical examinations and other specific procedures, and providing translation services. Prepare patients for examination and assist providers with the examination and/or procedure Take vital signs, height and weight of patients; plot growth charts; administer immunizations Perform laboratory and screening tests customarily performed in a medical office such as visual acuity, audiometric screening, Snellen tests, spirometry tests and EKG’s Give counseling, care and follow-up instructions, health education and materials to patients as instructed by provider

Qualifications

Minimum
High school graduate or equivalent
Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved school or hospital including externship verification of 6 months’ clinical (back office) MA experience may be submitted in lieu of externship)
Bilingual English/Spanish
Current CPR/BLS (Child, Infant and Adult) certification

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate. Proficiency in both English and Spanish, along with current CPR/BLS certification and phlebotomy experience, is required.

high school
professional certificate
Phlebotomy
Microsoft Office
Venipuncture
EKG
Bilingual English/Spanish
Spirometry
Immunizations
Medical terminology
CPR/BLS certification
Patient counseling
Visual acuity testing
Medical examinations
Vitals taking
Audiometric screening
Laboratory screening

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Company-paid life insurance
403(b) retirement plan

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $23 - $25/hr
Location: La Habra, California
Posted: Jul 31, 2026
Closes: Jul 31, 2027
Application: Employer website

California medical assistant roles need bilingual support

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.