Medical Assistant

Marathon Health•Carlsbad, CA

22d•$23 - $30

About The Position

Marathon Health is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to work closely with a primary care physician as a key member of the care team. The role combines clinical Medical Assistant responsibilities with Medical Receptionist duties, supporting the full patient experience and helping deliver excellent patient care and service. The Medical Assistant contributes to individualized care plans, patient engagement, accurate documentation, and the smooth operation of the clinic.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant; the requirement may vary based on clinic needs.
Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or another related program.
CPR/BLS certification required by the start date.
National or state-specific Medical Assistant certification or registration is required in states where it is mandated.

Nice To Haves

Primary care Medical Assistant experience.
National or state-specific Medical Assistant certification or registration is strongly preferred where it is not legally required.
Phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to rooms and ensure examination rooms are thoroughly cleaned and stocked.
Review previous medical information and gather relevant updated health information from patients for the provider.
Take vital signs, perform blood draws, give injections, bandage wounds, assist with procedures, and work with contracted laboratories on additional tests.
Prepare and administer approved medications and immunizations by authorized routes at the direction of and under written orders from the provider.
Partner with care team members to develop individual patient care plans, including identifying and addressing gaps in care.
Perform front desk duties, including patient scheduling, medical record requests and abstraction, documentation, coordinating specialist visits and referrals, check-in, and check-out.
Record accurate and pertinent information in medical records according to documentation guidelines.
Process test results and provide timely results to patients by e-message, mail, or phone as directed in the provider's written instructions.
Participate in patient outreach to encourage engagement among eligible patient groups.
Maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment used for treatments.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits effective the first day of the month following the start date.
15 days of paid time off plus paid holidays.
Scrubs at no out-of-pocket cost.
Free Marathon membership for in-person and virtual care.
Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
Choice of medical and dental plans.
Vision coverage.
Employer-funded HSA and FSA.
Voluntary illness, accident, and hospitalization plans.
401(k) match.
Financial coaching through the Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and more.