Medical Assistant I, Specialty Clinics (Irvine)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant I (MA I) is an unlicensed healthcare professional who performs routine technical services in medical practice settings under the supervision of a physician and department leadership staff. The role requires knowledge and skills to work efficiently in the back office and/or front office. The position is located in Irvine, California, and works an 8-hour day shift. RCH provides pediatric care in hospitals, clinics, and practices and describes its compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs as supporting employees’ professional and personal goals. RCH also commits to incorporating environmental sustainability into its healthcare model in support of children’s health and patient safety. The listed pay range is $23.00 to $34.54, with a midpoint of $28.77. Pay is determined by factors including knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, and position requirements.
Requirements
- Previous work experience or an externship in a healthcare setting.
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
- Graduation from an accredited vocational school and successful completion of Medical Assistant requirements.
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Medical Assistant Diploma.
- Knowledge and ability to provide appropriate patient care according to age, cultural, and spiritual needs.
- Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with high standards.
- Ability to advance care through development of new ideas and technology and promote teamwork.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively for safe and effective job performance.
- Proficiency in medical terminology.
- Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area.
- Ability to meet the stated physical and environmental demands, including lifting and carrying 40–50 pounds, pushing or pulling approximately 150–200 pounds, and laterally transferring patients weighing approximately 150–200 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine technical services in medical practice settings under physician and department leadership supervision.
- Function efficiently in the back office and/or front office.
- Provide appropriate patient care according to patients’ age, cultural, and spiritual needs.
- Set goals and judge results in accordance with high standards.
- Advance care through the development of new ideas and technology.
- Promote teamwork to achieve the organization’s mission and meet or exceed patient and family expectations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
