MEDICAL ASSISTANT at Eisner Health in El Monte, CA

Job description

• *This position is fully on-site 6 days a week in El Monte, CA (Mon-Thur 9am-5:30pm, Fri/Sat 9am-1pm).*
• Become part of a compassionate, collaborative team that is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to families in our community.
• Eisner Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team in El Monte. In this role, you will provide front and back-office support to family practice providers while helping deliver exceptional, patient-centered care across the lifespan. The ideal candidate is passionate about serving patients in a community health setting, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to providing high-quality care to individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for examinations and procedures by obtaining vital signs, medical histories, medication information, and other pertinent clinical data.
• Accurately document patient information, clinical observations, services, and required documentation in the EHR; review charts for completeness and ensure results and consult notes are available for provider review.
• Assist providers with examinations, treatments, procedures, and management of acute and chronic conditions in accordance with established clinical protocols and standing orders.
• Administer medications, injections, and routine immunizations according to provider orders, standing orders, organizational policies, current CDC recommendations, and applicable California requirements.
• Perform medication reconciliation, identify discrepancies or concerns, and communicate findings to the provider.
• Provide patient education regarding medications, treatment plans, preventive care, immunizations, disease management, lifestyle modifications, and follow-up care.
• Perform routine clinical screenings and preventive assessments, including blood pressure, pulse oximetry, BMI, vision screening, and other age-appropriate screenings.
• Obtain and review patient consents and ensure required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Coordinate patient care through referrals, appointment scheduling, orders, laboratory services, and follow-up activities.
• Collect, label, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing in accordance with proper handling and transport procedures.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions to medications, immunizations, and treatments and promptly report concerns to the provider.
• Support preventive health and wellness initiatives, including immunization review and patient education.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked exam rooms, equipment, supplies, and emergency preparedness materials in accordance with safety and infection control standards.
• Support efficient patient flow and front- and back-office operations, including discharge, phone calls, scheduling, and referrals.
• Participate in quality improvement, productivity, compliance, and documentation initiatives and maintain compliance with HIPAA and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment, assist with staff training and onboarding, and demonstrate flexibility in supporting clinical functions and departmental needs.
• Provide compassionate, culturally responsive, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced community health setting.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification prior to hire.
• At least one year of outpatient Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Experience in family practice, primary care, community health, or a similar outpatient setting is a plus.
• Must have experience with vaccinating children of all ages
• Strong communication, organization, and patient-service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, culturally responsive, and patient-centered care.
• Knowledge of basic clinical workflows, infection control standards, and patient safety protocols
• Experience administering immunizations, performing point‑of‑care testing, and collecting lab specimens
• Knowledge of California Immunization Registry (CAIR)
• Experience with triage support, messaging, and managing provider inbox tasks

Skills

Required

• EHR documentation
• Medication administration
• Immunization administration
• Point-of-care testing
• Specimen collection
• Vital signs measurement
• Clinical screenings
• Infection control standards
• HIPAA compliance

Benefits

• PTO: 7.08 hours accrued per pay period (26 pay periods per year)
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid jury duty: 40 hours per year
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance — including HSA-eligible and PPO options
• Flexible Spending Accounts — Healthcare, Dependent Care & Transportation
• Employer-sponsored Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• 30 covered Chiropractic or Acupuncture visits
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution