Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant / Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Location:

Fountain Valley, CA. Salary: $23.00–24.50 DOE.

Employment type:

Full-time. Seniority level:
Entry level. Job function:
Health Care Provider.

Vista Community Clinic (VCC) is a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic that has grown from a small volunteer-driven effort to a nationally recognized network of clinics across California. VCC provides patient-centered care, community outreach, and opportunities for professional development for its staff.

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan
• National Quality Leader recognition by HRSA; 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care

• Support physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and/or nurses by taking vitals, assisting in medical examinations, and providing translation services.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist providers with the examination and/or procedure.
• Take vital signs, height and weight of patients; plot growth charts; administer immunizations.
• Perform laboratory and screening tests such as visual acuity, audiometric screening, Snellen tests, spirometry tests, and EKGs.
• Give counseling, care, and follow-up instructions, health education and materials to patients as instructed by provider.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved school or hospital, including a 6‑month externship verification. (Back‑office MA experience may be submitted in lieu of externship.)
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Current CPR/BLS (Child, Infant, and Adult) certification.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Minimum one‑year back‑office experience in a clinical environment.
• Phlebotomy certification (preferred).

• Good knowledge of general back‑office procedures, such as taking vitals, performing venipuncture, and administering immunizations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology in English and Spanish.
• Emergency response capability for possible crisis situations.
• Experience with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e‑mail communication systems, and internet search capabilities.

$23.00 - $24.50 DOE.