Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant – Correctional Facility |San Diego, CA 92179 | Monday–Friday (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

We’re hiring a Medical Assistant to support primary care and mental health services in a correctional healthcare setting. This role includes patient care, clinical support, documentation, and assisting providers during daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, and nursing staff
• Collect and record vital signs and patient observations
• Prepare patients for exams, treatments, and mental health evaluations
• Escort patients to appointments while maintaining safety protocols
• Administer medications/treatments within scope
• Document clinical and behavioral symptoms accurately
• Support therapeutic interventions and provide basic comfort care
• Ensure exam rooms and supplies are organized and ready
• Report unusual behavior or safety concerns immediately

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certification (California-approved program)
• BLS (AHA)
• Minimum 12 months recent MA experience (internships not accepted)
• Strong communication, observation, and patient care skills
• Ability to work safely in a secure environment

Required Documents to Proceed

Please send the following:

• Updated Resume
• BLS (AHA)
• Professional License
• Driver’s License (Front & Back)
• 3 Professional References (Name, Title, Company, Email, Phone)

Apply today to join our medical team in San Diego

Pay: $23.94 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• AAMA (Required)
• AMCA (Required)
• AMT (Required)
• CCMA Certification (Required)
• NCCT (Required)

Work Location: In person