Medical Assistant - AMA, MA I, MA II
Eureka, CA, 95501, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Medical Assistant
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Patient Care
This position encompasses three levels of Medical Assistant roles—Apprentice, Associate (MA I), and Medical Assistant (MA II)—responsible for providing patient care through both clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of licensed practitioners. Qualifications vary by level, with the MA II requiring more experience and clinical competency, including skills such as obtaining vital signs and administering injections. The roles emphasize adherence to established healthcare policies and offer opportunities for professional growth within Providence Medical Foundation’s comprehensive healthcare system.
Description
This is a combined posting for an Medical Assistant Apprentice, Associate Medical Assistant, and Medical Assistant. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you have the qualifications of any one of these three positions, we you encourage you to apply.
The MA Apprentice works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner or Certified MA to perform duties as directed to assist in providing basic patient care to assigned patients. Basic patient care needs will be met though both administrative and clinical duties. An MA Apprentice is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
The Associate Medical Assistant (MA I) works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing basic patient care to assigned patients. Basic patient care needs will be met though both administrative and clinical duties. An Associate Medical Assistant (MA I) is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
The Medical Assistant (MA II) works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients. A Medical Assistant (MA II) performs all aspects of the Associate Medical Assistant (MA I) role and is fully competent in the clinical needs/functions for assigned clinic/location of work. An Medical Assistant (MA II) is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Foundation and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Medical Assistant Apprentice
Required Qualifications:
- Enrollment in the Medical Assistant (MA) Apprenticeship Program within 90 days of hire or participate in formalized on the job training.
- National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 6 months of Medical assistant experience.
- 6 months of Healthcare experience in a setting with an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- 6 months of Prior experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Medical Assistant Apprentice, Salary Range:
NorCal (Humboldt), Min: $24.00, Max: $27.97
Associate Medical Assistant (MA I)
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants. Or
- Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program. Or
- Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces. Or
- Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration. Or
- Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
- Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0-6 months).
Preferred Qualifications:
- 6 months prior experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast paced. environment.
- 6 months previous experience in a healthcare setting working with an Electronic Health record (EHR).
Associate Medical Assistant (MA I), Salary Range:
NorCal (Humboldt), Min: $24.00, Max: $31.82
Medical Assistant (MA II)
The Medical Assistant (MA II) works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients. A Medical Assistant (MA II) performs all aspects of the Associate Medical Assistant (MA I) role and is fully competent in the clinical needs/functions for assigned clinic/location of work. An Medical Assistant (MA II) is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Foundation and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants. Or
- Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program. Or
- Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces. Or
- Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration. Or
- Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
- 6 months Healthcare experience.
- 6 months Medical Assistant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Upon hire: National Medical Assistant Certification.
Medical Assistant (MA II), Salary Range:
NorCal (Humboldt), Min: $24.00, Max: $35.41
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act."
About the Team
Providence Clinical Network (PCN) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care. Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers.
PCN is comprised of Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington’s greater Puget Sound area, Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington; Providence’s St. John’s Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Institute in Southern California; Providence Facey Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Foundation in Northern and Southern California; and Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health Partners in west Texas and eastern New Mexico.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 403853
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Patient Care (Non-Acute)
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Multiple shifts available
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 7520 FLOAT PERSONNEL CA HUMBOLDT
Address: CA Eureka 2725 Myrtle Ave
Work Location: St Joseph Health Medical Grp-Myrtle Ave Eureka
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $See posting - $See posting
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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