Medical Assistant - Family Medicine (Encinitas)

apartment TrueCare location_onEncinitas, CA 92024, US

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$23 - $32.20 / HOUR

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At TrueCare, we believe that everyone deserves access to excellent healthcare. For over 50 years we have been helping patients and families have timely, affordable, and expert healthcare. Joining us is just a click away. Health inside. Welcome in.
Are you passionate about providing compassionate care and efficient support in a healthcare setting? Join our mission-driven team as a Medical Assistant and help improve the health of our diverse community through clinical excellence and patient-centered service.

Your Role & Impact

As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in both clinical and administrative functions to ensure smooth operations and exceptional patient care. You’ll take and record vital signs, prepare patients for exams, assist with procedures, and manage documentation in the EHR system. You’ll also support front office tasks such as scheduling, registration, and patient communications.

What We’re Looking For

High school diploma or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited school
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers
Knowledge of medical terminology, lab procedures, and healthcare workflows
Bonus: Associate’s degree in healthcare-related field, bilingual in English and Spanish, 1 year of MA experience, 6 months of EHR documentation experience, phlebotomy training

Why Join Us

We’re a mission-driven healthcare organization committed to making quality care accessible for everyone. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Deliver compassionate care that supports community wellness
Collaborate with a dedicated and interdisciplinary team
Grow professionally through training and development opportunities

Perks & Benefits

Competitive compensation
Generous paid time off
Low-cost health, dental, vision & life insurance
Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients!

The pay range for this role is $23.00 - $32.20 on an hourly basis (depending on experience)

Pay transparency: If you are hired at TrueCare, your salary will be determined based on factors such as education, knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members when determining an offer.

TrueCare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our goal is to support all team members recruited or employed here.

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