Medical Assistant - Quick Care (VW)
Company: TrueCare
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
TrueCare is a trusted healthcare provider serving San Diego and
Riverside Counties, offering compassionate and comprehensive care
to underserved communities. We are committed to making healthcare
accessible to everyone, regardless of income or insurance status.
With a focus on culturally sensitive, affordable services, TrueCare
aims to improve the health of diverse communities. Our vision is to
be the premier healthcare provider in the region, delivering
exceptional patient experiences through innovative, integrated
care. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Medical Assistant (MA)
to join our team. The MA will play a vital role in both clinical
and administrative functions to ensure smooth operations and
exceptional patient care. Clinical responsibilities include taking
and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients
for examinations, drawing blood, and administering medications.
Administrative tasks involve answering phone calls, registering
patients, scheduling appointments, and managing payments. This is a
dynamic role for someone passionate about providing compassionate
care and efficient support in a healthcare setting.
Responsibilities: - Interview patients to obtain medical
information and confirm purpose of visit. - Copy immunization cards
of all new children or, if none available in chart, of established
patients. - Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations,
keeping the rooms stocked, neat and clean. - Sterilize instruments
following sterilization guidelines and maintain accurate logs. -
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for examination
by performing preliminary physical tests; and taking blood
pressure, height, weight and temperature. - Record patients'
medical history, vital signs and information such as test results
in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. - Assist medical
staff in examining and treating patients, handing them instruments
and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections and
removing sutures. - Perform various laboratory procedures to
include urine analysis, cultures, immunization, Hgb, lead levels
and EKGs. - Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens,
log the specimens, and prepare them for testing. - Perform
respiratory treatments, injections and immunizations according to
TrueCare protocols or standing orders. - Change dressings on
wounds. - Secure patient information and maintain patient
confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records. -
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians'
instructions to patients. - Discharge patients from visit per
patient discharge protocols. - Schedule appointments for patients,
as needed. - Refer calls to medical staff when appropriate for
emergency or medical questions. Qualifications: - High school
diploma or equivalent - Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant
Program - Knowledge of medical terminology, medical laboratory
procedures and healthcare operations and work flow - Bilingual in
English and Spanish - Medical Assistant Certificate (from an
accredited school - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
for Healthcare Providers Preferred Qualifications: - Associate's
Degree in Healthcare related courses - At least one (1) year of
Medical Assistant experience strongly preferred - Six (6) months of
experience with documentation in an EHR system - Phlebotomy
training strongly preferred The pay range for this role is $23.00 -
$32.20 on an hourly basis. Pay transparency: If you are hired at
TrueCare, your salary will be determined based on factors such as
education, knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to those
factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider
the internal equity of our current team members when determining an
offer. TrueCare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment
Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or
employee on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable
federal, state, or local law. Our goal is to support all team
members recruited or employed here. Powered by JazzHR Compensation
details: 23-32 Hourly Wage PI971f824f1765-37156-38464816
Keywords: TrueCare, Oceanside , Medical Assistant - Quick Care (VW), Healthcare , Oceanside, California
