PRN Medical Assistant - Carlsbad, CA

Marathon Health • San Diego, CA

2d • $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 delivering excellent patient care and service.

The Medical Assistant escorts patients, prepares and maintains exam rooms, gathers health information, performs clinical procedures, administers approved medications and immunizations under a provider’s direction, and supports care planning and follow-up. The position also handles front-desk functions, medical records, scheduling, referrals, patient outreach, test-result communication, and clinic supplies.

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 certification or registration is required.

Nice To Haves

• Primary care experience.
• National or state-specific Medical Assistant certification or registration.
• Phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to rooms and ensure exam 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 labs for additional tests.
• Prepare and administer approved medications and immunizations by oral, topical, inhaled, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal routes at the provider’s direction and upon written order.
• Partner with the care team to develop individual patient plans of care, 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, coordinating care outside the clinic, and patient check-in and check-out.
• Record accurate and pertinent data 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 written instructions by the provider.
• Conduct patient outreach to drive engagement among eligible patient groups.
• Maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits starting on the first day of the month after the start date.
• 15 days of PTO plus paid holidays.
• No out-of-pocket cost for scrubs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed