Medical Assistant I
Quick answer
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is hiring an in-office Medical Assistant I in Lakewood, CA, paying $25.00 per hour to provide reproductive health care support and administrative assistance.
- Role
- Medical Assistant I
- Organization
- Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
- Location
- Lakewood, CA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $25.00 per hour
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking a Medical Assistant I to support clinical and administrative operations at their Lakewood Health Center. The role involves managing both front and back-office duties, including patient intake, vital signs collection, lab assistance, and options counseling. The ideal candidate will provide compassionate reproductive health care and support while maintaining high clinical standards.
What you'll do
- Perform front and back-office medical support functions.
- Collect vital signs and conduct patient intake interviews.
- Provide non-judgmental options counseling and reproductive health education.
- Assist clinicians during procedures and medical examinations.
- Manage patient appointments, registration, and insurance verification.
What it takes
- High school diploma or GED.
- Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate.
- American Heart Association BLS Certification.
- 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including Saturdays.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% match, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident policies, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is an in-office position located at the Planned Parenthood Lakewood Health Center.
What is the compensation for this role?
The hiring range for this position is $25.00 per hour.
What are the key qualifications required for this role?
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a Medical Assistant certification, BLS certification, and 1-2 years of clinical experience.
Is Saturday availability required?
Yes, candidates must be available to work flexible hours, which includes working on Saturdays.
How to apply
Apply directly on Planned Parenthood Los Angeles's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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