Medical Assistant I
Company: NORTHEAST VALLEY HEALTH CORPORATION
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Under the supervision of a
licensed practitioner, the Medical Assistant will perform
non-invasive routine technical supportive services of clinic
patient care relating to therapeutic and diagnostic functions,
following established policies & procedures, and techniques. The
supervising licensed practitioner must be physically present in the
treatment facility for the Medical Assistant to perform
non-invasive technical supportive services. The Medical Assistant
also provides a variety of administrative, assistive & supportive
clinical and outreach activities. The Medical Assistant cannot
evaluate or synthesize data. Reports to: Direct & Administrative:
Registered Nurse Supervisor, Program Manager, Clinic Administrator
or designee Technical/Clinical: Licensed Independent Practitioner
in consultation with the Director of Nursing Services or designee
Qualifications for Medical Assistant I: 1. High school diploma or
General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is preferred. 2.
Completion of a secondary or postsecondary Medical Assistant
education program from a public school authorized by the Department
of Education, or an approved Medical Assistant program at a
postsecondary institution accredited or approved by the Bureau for
Private Postsecondary Education. a. Medical Assistant I - Family
Medicine For positions assigned to clinical areas of Family
Medicine: Must demonstrate within ninety days of employment,
competency in the usage of clinical equipment and Point of Care
testing e.g. pregnancy test, urine dip, etc. Have knowledge of
instrument sterilization procedures and process. b. Medical
Assistant I - Women’s Health For positions assigned to clinical
areas of Women’s Health Services: Must demonstrate within ninety
days of employment, competency in using clinical equipment, Point
of Care testing e.g. pregnancy test, urine dip, etc., and knowledge
of instrument sterilization procedures and processes. Must pass the
Family Planning Health Worker written and video certification
within six months of employment. Possess a minimum of one full
year's paid experience in Gynecology and/or Obstetrics services
preferred. Medical Assistant I must meet the following additional
requirements: 1. Must maintain a current Cardio-Pulmonary
Resuscitation certification, in compliance with corporate CPR
Policy. 2. Displays qualities of dependability and reliability, be
willing to accept a variety of tasks, and able to comprehend
quickly and follow instructions accurately. 3. Be able to
communicate tactfully and empathetically, with cultural
sensitivity; with staff, patients, and family members. 4. Write and
print legibly. 5. Be well groomed and display mature behavior. 6.
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills. 7. Must be willing and
able to work a varied and flexible schedule to accommodate the
needs of NEVHC and its patients. 8. Must maintain or exceed Medical
Assistant competency levels as established by corporate standards
for clinical practice. 9. Must demonstrate through written and oral
testing, the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to the age of the patients served and has knowledge of
the principles of growth and development over the life span. He or
she can identify and categorize each patient's age-specific group
needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, adult or geriatric
patients. 10. Fluency in English (speaks, read and write). 11.
Fluency in Spanish (speaks, translate, read and write) and must
complete the mandatory Medical Interpretation course offered at
NEVHC. 12. Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about
health care and another patient/client information. 13. Ability to
utilize electronic medical records effectively to intake and
document patient information and schedule appointments. 14. Current
California driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage and a
driving record acceptable to the NEVHC’s insurance carrier (if
required to drive on the job). Northeast Valley Health Corporation
provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national
origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status,
amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with
applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health
Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing
non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the
company has facilities. Mon -OFF, Tues 8:00am-4:30pm, Wed
12:30pm-9:00pm, Thurs 8:30am-5:00pm, Fri 8:30am-5:00pm, Sat
8:30am-5:00pm
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