Certified Medical Assistant

Global Placement Firm•San Diego, CA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Placement Firm is recruiting Certified Medical Assistants for full-time opportunities supporting military members, their families, and retired veterans throughout the San Diego area. These positions offer a consistent weekday schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities in primary care, internal medicine, pediatrics, and specialty clinics. Assignments are available across various locations and specialties including Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Orthopedics. Specific placement depends on current openings and candidate qualifications.

Requirements

Completion of a medical assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, ACCSC, ACICS, ACCET, or ACCJC, or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.
Current medical assistant certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants, registration through American Medical Technologists, or another qualifying formal program.
At least one year of experience within the past two years as a Certified Medical Assistant.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Ability to pass the required government background check and meet applicable security requirements.
Strong patient communication, organizational, documentation, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in primary care, internal medicine, pediatrics, or outpatient clinical settings.
Familiarity with electronic health records and scheduling systems.
For surgical specialty assignments, experience in procedural or hospital settings, particularly ENT, plastic surgery, or maxillofacial surgery.

Responsibilities

Prepare examination rooms, equipment, and supplies for patient visits.
Room patients, obtain vital signs, and document medical histories, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.
Assist licensed providers with examinations, diagnostic testing, and procedures within your training and authorized scope.
Support patient check-in, scheduling, referrals, laboratory requests, imaging coordination, and follow-up appointments.
Maintain accurate electronic health records and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
Maintain supply inventory, equipment readiness, infection control standards, and patient confidentiality.
Depending on assignment, assist with injections, immunizations, nebulizer treatments, blood draws, and other clinical procedures after required training and competency verification, under provider direction.
In surgical specialty assignments, assist with procedure preparation, specimen handling, wound care, dressing changes, and patient education as authorized.

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, subject to program terms and a one-year service commitment; paid after 90 days of service.
80 hours of paid vacation.
Seven paid sick days.
11 paid federal holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance options.
Health savings account availability.
401(k) with employer matching.
$250 annual continuing education stipend.
License and certification reimbursement.