Medical Assistant III (Flex)
Quick answer
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is hiring an in-office Medical Assistant III in San Diego, CA, to provide reproductive health care support and clinical assistance.
- Role
- Medical Assistant III (Flex)
- Organization
- Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is seeking a Medical Assistant III for their First Avenue Health Center in San Diego, CA. This role supports the delivery of reproductive health care by performing clinical back-office duties, including patient screening, education, and assisting medical providers. The position requires a focus on high-quality patient service, maintaining clinical standards, and ensuring efficient center operations. The ideal candidate will provide empathetic, non-judgmental care while handling medical history collection and basic laboratory functions.
What you'll do
- Obtain patient medical history and provide reproductive health education.
- Perform clinical back-office duties including vital signs and basic lab work.
- Assist providers during medical procedures and exam room preparation.
- Maintain accurate client data in the EMR and Practice Management systems.
- Monitor clinic flow and ensure adherence to quality and productivity metrics.
What it takes
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or Surgical Technician program.
- 1 year of comparable surgical back office experience OR 3 years of clinical back office experience.
- Experience in ambulatory or outpatient medical-surgical settings preferred.
- Prior experience in women’s health is preferred.
- Ability to provide empathetic, non-judgmental customer service.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Full-time benefits eligible position
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
This position is located at the First Avenue Health Center in San Diego, CA.
Is this position remote?
No, this is an in-office role requiring physical presence at the health center.
What are the key qualifications required for this role?
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Medical Assistant or Surgical Technician program and possess at least one year of surgical back-office experience or three years of general clinical back-office experience.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation for this role is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest's official posting before applying.