MEDICAL ASSISTANT
100% On-site, full-time, Monday–Friday (8 AM–5 PM) in Van Nuys, CA, plus one Saturday a month at the Sherman Oaks location.
About the role
Become part of a compassionate, collaborative team that is committed to delivering high-quality, family-centered care to children in our community. At Eisner Health, we're more than a community health center—we're a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children, families, and communities throughout Los Angeles County. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide comprehensive, culturally responsive care across every stage of life, including primary care, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, dental, optometry, dermatology, pharmacy, laboratory services, and care coordination. Our pediatric teams play an important role in creating positive healthcare experiences for children and their families by providing compassionate, accessible, and high-quality care to the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
- Preparing patients for visits by obtaining vital signs, medical histories, and screenings.
- Assisting pediatric providers during examinations and procedures.
- Administering childhood immunizations, medications, and injections.
- Performing vision (Snellen) and hearing screenings.
- Educating parents on vaccines, preventive care, medications, and treatment plans.
- Reviewing and interpreting immunization records while supporting CAIR and VFC guidelines.
- Coordinating referrals, follow-up appointments, and patient care.
- Maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
- Preparing laboratory specimens and maintaining exam rooms.
- Supporting patient flow by assisting with discharge, scheduling, and other clinical operations.
- Working collaboratively across all pediatric roles, including vaccines, discharge, and float assignments.
- Helping create a welcoming, efficient, and family-centered environment.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalency.
- Must have completed a Medical Assistant program.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) language skills.
- Valid CPR Certification or willing to complete a course prior to hire.
- Minimum one year experience as a medical assistant in an outpatient clinic.
- Certification as a medical assistant in the State of California.
- Certification through the California Family Health Council (CFHC) Basic Health Worker course, recommended.
- Committed to providing compassionate, family-centered care to infants, children, and adolescents.
Benefits
- Generous PTO accrual rate of 7.08 hours per pay period (26 pay periods per year).
- 9 paid holidays.
- 40 hours of paid Jury Duty time per year.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance (PPO option available).
- Health insurance subsidy.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, & Transportation).
- Employer-sponsored life insurance & long-term disability.
- 30 covered visits for chiropractic or acupuncture.
- 401k retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution.
- Professional development: tuition reimbursement.
- Parking or public transportation reimbursement.
- Mileage reimbursement for eligible business-related travel.