Medical Assistant Floater
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This posting states $30 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in California post a median of $29.34 an hour, the middle half $26.75–$34.03, across 464 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medical assistants employed in California earn a median of $23.88 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Salary Range: $30.00 To $30.00 Hourly
The Medical Assistant assists with various healthcare services following established policies and protocols, including but not limited to obtaining specimens, conducting routine lab studies, and assisting with administrative functions. Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician. Assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Provider by performing the following duties. Must be able to travel to different clinic locations requested by the Director of Operations or the Clinic Manager.
Benefits
- Free Medical, Dental & Vision
- 13 Paid Holidays + PTO
- 403 (B) retirement match
- Life Insurance, EAP
- Tuition Reimbursement
- SEIU Union
- Flexible Spending Account
- Continued workforce development & training
- Succession plans & growth within
- Experience : (Required)
- Two years’ experience field
- Travel to different clinic locations
- Bilingual English/Spanish (Required)
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Strong charting/documentation skills.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
- Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- EHR- Electronic Health Record (Preferred)
- PMS- Practice Management System (Preferred)
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification
- Two years’ related experience;
- Medical terminology knowledge;
- Strong charting/documentation skills;
- Pediatric vaccination knowledge preferred;
- Experience in community organizing;
- Experience working in underserved communities such as undocumented workers, unaccompanied minors, LGBT populations, communities of color, youth/adolescents, and those experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, and/or mental illness; and
- Bilingual English/Spanish required (read, write, speak)
- “St. John’s Community Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.”
From St. John's Community Health's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About St. John's Community Health
St. John's Community Health hires dental staff, physicians and medical assistants in Los Angeles, Compton and other towns in California.
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