Medical Assistant

California State University, Long Beach • Long Beach, CA

22h • $3,776 - $52,887 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works in Student Health Services under the general supervision of the Director of Operations or a registered nurse and follows established protocols or directions from a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. The role performs skilled medical assistant duties and provides direct nursing care to students. Services are expected to be equitable, inclusive, culturally sensitive, and student-centered.

The position provides clinical support in a fast-paced healthcare setting, including medication administration, patient preparation and assistance during examinations and treatments, clinical procedures, patient education, electronic medical record documentation, and support for clinic operations. It also helps maintain a safe, clean, organized, and well-stocked healthcare environment; participates in campus health outreach and departmental activities; and performs additional duties and special assignments as needed.

This is a temporary appointment for one year, with no permanent status granted; the assignment may expire earlier. The position is 1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week. The CSU classification salary range is listed as $3,776 (Step 1) to $5,2887 (Step 18) per month; salary placement depends on education, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and departmental resources.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid CPR/AED certification, which must be maintained.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited and approved medical assistant training program through the Department of Education or the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education within the Department of Consumer Affairs.
• Ability to provide equitable, inclusive, culturally sensitive, and student-centered services.
• Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
• Ability to follow university policies, procedures, and guidelines, including safety, civility, information security, and nondiscrimination requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience performing medical assistant duties in an outpatient clinic.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and immunizations and perform routine care and other trained medical assistant duties.
• Assist practitioners with examinations, clinical procedures, medical treatments, and patient care.
• Obtain and monitor vital signs and observe patients for changes in condition.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist clinicians during routine and acute care visits, including medication abortion services.
• Perform clinical procedures including visual acuity testing, electrocardiograms, audiometric testing, ear lavage, nebulizer treatments, peak expiratory flow measurements, orthopedic appliance application and removal, crutch fitting and training, specimen collection and handling, dressing changes, and assistance with oxygen therapy.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and provide individualized patient education and procedural instructions.
• Serve as a chaperone during sensitive examinations.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked examination and treatment areas.
• Assist with laboratory preparations and infection control procedures.
• Support onboarding and training of new nursing staff.
• Participate in campus health outreach, including flu clinics, Parent and Family Orientation, and Student Orientation and Retention (SOAR) programs.
• Contribute to departmental committees, nursing peer review activities, and staff development efforts.
• Perform additional duties and special assignments in support of Student Health Services and the campus community.
• Communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community and follow university policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Up to 24 vacation days per year, 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual, subject to eligibility and applicable terms.
• Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit retirement plan and voluntary 403(b), 401(k), and 457 savings options.
• Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Wellness programs and professional development opportunities.
• Insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED