Medical Assistant II

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant II

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (Days); 36 hours/week

• Supervision: Works under direction of a clinician

Description

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team by performing back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality patient care. Helps ensure smooth patient flow and workflow within the department and assists the care team in implementing the medical plan of care. Duties integrate patient interaction, technical competence, and education, with all responsibilities performed under clinician direction.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and the patient care team

• Perform back-office and patient-related tasks to support delivery of care

• Prepare patients for exams and assist with basic medical assisting duties

• Support smooth departmental patient and workflow operations

• Assist in implementing the medical plan of care

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• Medical assistant education pathway consistent with California Medical Board requirements (or an approved equivalent training program / equivalent on-the-job training)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification

• California Medical Assistant certification by a California Medical Board–recognized agency (for incentive eligibility; implemented in 2025)

• 1 year of recent relevant experience

• Knowledge of medical procedures, views, and equipment

• Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology

• Competency in basic medical assisting skills (vital signs, exam preparation, injections)

• Ability to interpret data/instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information professionally

• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize work and meet deadlines

• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office Suite and EHR)

Benefits

Benefits package available (details not specified in the posting).

Pay

$33.66 to $47.12 per hour