Medical Assistant

WelbeHealth•Long Beach, CA

2d•$24 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

WelbeHealth PACE helps seniors remain in their homes and communities by providing medical care and community-based services. The Medical Assistant supports providers, nurses, and on-site specialty care providers in the safe and efficient delivery of medical services at a WelbeHealth clinic. The role combines routine administrative and clinical duties, including scheduling appointments, greeting participants, filing medical records, recording vital signs, preparing examination rooms, and maintaining equipment and supplies. Medical Assistants at WelbeHealth engage in both clinical care and front-office interactions, building meaningful relationships with participants while carrying out hands-on medical responsibilities. The position is designed to allow time and support for quality care and trust-building while balancing efficiency with connection. Compensation consists of base salary plus bonus. The advertised compensation range is $24.40–$30.95 USD; actual compensation is determined by experience and relevant qualifications. A vaccination policy applies to employees, and proof of vaccination or a vaccine declination form is required before employment. Infection-control and PPE standards also apply.

Requirements

Certification by a medical assistant certifying organization approved by the state medical board.
Two years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population.
Completion of a two-year degree program in medical assistance.
Phlebotomy experience.
Reliable means of transportation.
Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification upon hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare participants for appointments, including setting up examination rooms, checking participants in and out, and obtaining an accurate illness history.
Perform required pre-exam physical tests, including measuring and documenting participants’ vital signs.
Perform general medical procedures, such as dressing changes and suture removals, as directed and under specific authorization and supervision of a physician.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens as ordered.
Perform routine sterilization procedures for medical and dental equipment.
Maintain clinic logs and ensure examination rooms are stocked, sanitized, and re-prepared at all times.
Assist medical staff in delivering safe and efficient medical services.
Perform routine administrative and clinical duties, including scheduling appointments, greeting participants, filing medical records, and maintaining equipment and supplies.