Certified Medical Assistant

  • San Diego, CA, USA
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
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Job Description:

San Diego, CA | On-Site
$22.97–$27.00 per Hour | Full-Time | Eligible $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Global Placement Firm is recruiting Certified Medical Assistants for full-time opportunities supporting military members, their families, and retired veterans throughout the San Diego area.

These positions offer a consistent weekday schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities in primary care, internal medicine, pediatrics, and specialty clinics.

Position Locations

Assignments are available across the following locations and specialties:

  • Eastlake — Primary Care
  • Kearny Mesa — Primary Care
  • Miramar — Primary Care
  • North Island — Primary Care
  • Naval Base San Diego — Primary Care
  • Point Loma — Primary Care
  • San Diego — Internal Medicine
  • San Diego — Pediatrics
  • San Diego — Orthopedics
  • Additional San Diego clinical assignments

Specific placement depends on current openings and candidate qualifications.

What You'll Do

  • Prepare examination rooms, equipment, and supplies for patient visits.
  • Room patients, obtain vital signs, and document medical histories, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.
  • Assist licensed providers with examinations, diagnostic testing, and procedures within your training and authorized scope.
  • Support patient check-in, scheduling, referrals, laboratory requests, imaging coordination, and follow-up appointments.
  • Maintain accurate electronic health records and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
  • Maintain supply inventory, equipment readiness, infection control standards, and patient confidentiality.
  • Depending on assignment, assist with injections, immunizations, nebulizer treatments, blood draws, and other clinical procedures after required training and competency verification, under provider direction.
  • In surgical specialty assignments, assist with procedure preparation, specimen handling, wound care, dressing changes, and patient education as authorized.

What You'll Bring

  • Completion of a medical assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, ACCSC, ACICS, ACCET, or ACCJC, or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.
  • Current medical assistant certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants, registration through American Medical Technologists, or another qualifying formal program.
  • At least one year of experience within the past two years as a Certified Medical Assistant.
  • Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
  • Ability to pass the required government background check and meet applicable security requirements.
  • Strong patient communication, organizational, documentation, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience in primary care, internal medicine, pediatrics, or outpatient clinical settings.
  • Familiarity with electronic health records and scheduling systems.
  • For surgical specialty assignments, experience in procedural or hospital settings, particularly ENT, plastic surgery, or maxillofacial surgery.

Schedule

  • Monday–Friday, with shifts scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
  • Eight working hours per day, plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
  • Exact start and end times vary by clinic assignment.
  • No nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call duties for these positions.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $22.97–$27.00 per hour, based on qualifications, experience, and location.
  • $2,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, subject to program terms and a one-year service commitment; paid after 90 days of service.
  • 80 hours of paid vacation.
  • Seven paid sick days.
  • 11 paid federal holidays.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance options.
  • Health savings account availability.
  • 401(k) with employer matching.
  • $250 annual continuing education stipend.
  • License and certification reimbursement.

Why Join This Opportunity?

Build your clinical experience while supporting the military community, working alongside a multidisciplinary healthcare team, and enjoying a predictable weekday schedule.

Apply through Global Placement Firm to be considered for a Certified Medical Assistant opportunity in the San Diego area.