Medical Assistant – Southern California

WEA CA PC•San Bernardino, CA

7d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Wellness Equity Alliance (WEA) is hiring Medical Assistants to support providers delivering care in communities across Southern California. Care is provided through mobile medical units, school-based sites, and street medicine outreach. Openings are in San Bernardino, San Diego, and the Coachella Valley; applicants select preferred locations. The position is fully onsite, with a primary assignment in one region and travel to other sites across Southern California as program needs require. The Medical Assistant supports clinical care, front-office operations, and care coordination. The role includes assisting with examinations and treatments; obtaining vital signs and specimens; performing phlebotomy and ordered tests; administering approved medications and vaccinations within California scope of practice; and providing basic wound care, screenings, and patient education. The Medical Assistant also maintains patient records and confidentiality, helps coordinate referrals and services, and supports patient flow. The role participates in street medicine and community outreach, including driving and helping set up, break down, and maintain a mobile medical unit. It also involves managing field supplies, working with partner sites and community members, supporting team members, attending meetings and trainings, and advocating for patients’ healthcare needs. Schedules are available as full-time (five days per week), part-time (at least two shifts per week), or per diem (available shifts with no set schedule).

Requirements

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
Primary care experience.
Demonstrated phlebotomy skills.
Current BLS certification.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a mobile medical unit.
Live within commuting distance of San Bernardino, San Diego, or the Coachella Valley, and be able to travel to sites across Southern California.
Working knowledge of HIPAA, infection control, and preventive care practices.
Ability to meet WEA’s Occupational Health Clearance requirements upon conditional offer.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to the stated weight for mobile unit setup and supply handling.
Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
Calm, resourceful, and professional in urgent or unpredictable situations.
Strong assessment, interviewing, and prioritization skills when patient conditions change.
Compassionate, trauma-informed approach to working with vulnerable populations.
Excellent oral and written communication and strong customer service.
Highly organized, with strong time management and attention to quality.
Adaptable in a fast-paced, field-based environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public health, infectious disease (e.g., HIV), street medicine, or school-based health.
Experience with athenahealth or a similar EHR.
Experience in pediatric or child-focused care settings.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist providers with patient examinations, procedures, and treatments.
Take vital signs; collect specimens; perform phlebotomy; and complete point-of-care and laboratory tests as ordered.
Administer approved medications and vaccinations as directed by a licensed provider and within California Medical Assistant scope of practice.
Perform basic wound care and first aid.
Conduct health screenings and assessments in non-traditional settings.
Educate patients about medication management, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Follow infection control protocols and keep exam areas, equipment, and supplies clean, stocked, and patient-ready.
Schedule appointments, make reminder calls, register patients, and verify insurance.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records in the EHR (athenahealth).
Support prescription management, including refill requests and pharmacy communication.
Make internal and external referrals and coordinate with social workers, case managers, and community partners to connect patients with housing, substance use treatment, behavioral health, and other services.
Manage patient flow and communicate delays to patients and providers.
Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
Participate in street medicine and community outreach to reach patients where they are.
Drive and help set up, break down, and maintain the mobile medical unit.
Manage supplies and inventory for mobile and field sites.
Build positive working relationships with partner sites, school staff, families, and community members.
Help orient new team members to clinical workflows and EHR functions.
Attend scheduled team meetings and trainings.
Advocate for patients’ healthcare needs and help address barriers to accessing care.
Perform other duties as assigned.