Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

General Job Description

*The Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for assigned clinic patients directed by the Clinic Director and/or Chief Nursing Officer in order to facilitate the delivery of prompt, quality care.

Job Roles

*Attends in-services or completes make-up assignments.

*Consistently follows Policies and Procedures to ensure positive patient outcomes.

*Handles laboratory specimens appropriately.

*Keeps sites in compliance with TJC, DHS, CHDP, and Medi-Cal Managed Care Requirements.

*Performs other duties as assigned.

*Performs Waive Testing and Phlebotomy.

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

*At least 1 year of experience in ambulatory care setting or similar setting is highly desirable.

*Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required.

*High School graduate or equivalent.

*Medical Assistant diploma from an approved course.

*Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County.

*DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Requires an active Class C California driver's license, proof of liability insurance at $100,000, on vehicle used. No more than 2 points in past 12 months; No suspensions in last 2 years for moving violations; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving within 5 years. No license revocation in 7 years.

Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)

*Bilingual in English/ Spanish preferred.