CMA Full-time
Position Title: Medical Assistant
Location: MD Care & Associates/ 278 Avocado Ave, El Cajon CA 92020
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hourly Range: $20-$24 (based on experience)
About Us:
MD Care & Associates was founded in 2013 for the purpose of providing patients with quality healthcare services. We are a person-centered organization, whose goal is to serve our patients in need with excellence and efficiency. We are led by Dr. Robin Spiering, who has over 20 years of medical experience specializing in internal medicine. We strive to treat patients as friends and family, not just as customers and numbers on a page. Through friendly, caring interactions, we believe patients will leave feeling not only mentally and physically well, but also emotionally healthy and pleased with the services we have provided.
 
Job Description:  
MD Care & Associates is seeking a friendly, dependable Medical Assistant to join our patient-centered team in San Diego. The MA performs daily task in addition to coordinating and overseeing the daily workflow of the Medical Assistance team to ensure high-quality patient care, efficiency and compliance with clinical standards. This role includes mentoring staff, monitoring staff completion, supporting providers, and promoting a safe and organized clinical environment.
   
Key Responsibilities:  
  • Assist healthcare providers and physician assistants with patient examinations, procedures, and treatments
  • Room patients, obtain medical histories, vital signs, and perform diagnostic testing (spirometry, EKG, wound care, ear lavage).
  • Administer medications and injections, ensuring proper documentation and logging.
  • Prepare, clean, and maintain examination rooms, instruments, and medical equipment.
  • Manage patient scheduling, medical records, referrals, and prescription refills in EPIC within required timelines.
  • Complete daily clinical tasks including supply restock, documentation, faxes, scanning, and voicemail follow-up.
  • Order labs, imaging, and durable medical equipment (DME) as directed.
  • Train and mentor new hires or students; monitor medical assistants for policy compliance and workplace ethics.
  • Assign duties, adjust workloads, and support staff to maintain efficient patient flow.
  • Serve as first point of contact for MA-related issues during daily operations.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, state labor laws (including break times), and organizational policies.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to patients and families, ensuring documents (DMV, POA, etc.) are scanned and returned before departure.
Qualifications:  
  • High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a medical assistant program preferred.
  • Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems, EPIC, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Minimum 1-3 years of clinical Medical Assistant experience (lead or supervisor experience preferred)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Skills and Competencies:  
  • Strong leadership and communication
    •    Excellent organization and time-management
    •    Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced clinical setting
    •    Knowledge of standard clinical protocols, safety protocols and infection control
    •    Problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain professional under pressure
Physical Requirements:  
  • Ability to stand, walk, and assist patients for prolonged periods
    •    Ability to lift 25-35 pounds as needed (patient, equipment, suppliers, etc)
Benefits: 
  • Medical after 90 days
  • 401K plan

MD Care & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. 

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