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Medical Assistant Lead

Pacific Central Coast Health Center San Luis Obispo, California
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The posted compensation range of $26.76 - $39.81 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2026-477129 Employment Type Full Time Department Cardiology Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm Remote No Category Medical Assistant

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Lead Medical Assistant, you will help your patients and clinical team experience seamless and efficient care so they can focus on optimal health outcomes and a smoothly running clinic.

Every day you will take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts, coordinating patient flow, and supporting medical providers. You will be expected to escort patients to exam rooms, assist in determining medical problems, take vital signs, and maintain records, as well as assist medical providers with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed. Furthermore, you will assist in the scheduling and supervising of assigned staff, provide ongoing performance feedback, act as a key communicator between the clinical staff and Site Coordinator, serve as a primary evaluator for interviews, and act as a preceptor for newly hired staff, assuring all critical tasks are completed per clinic protocols.

To be successful in this role, you must possess enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and demonstrate empathy for our patients. You must also have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and proven experience in supervising or leading a team in a clinical setting.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Completion of a medical assistant training program 
  • 1-3 years prior medical assistant experience 
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) card required within 90 days
Where You'll Work

Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) is a non-profit Community clinic organization comprised of more than 40 health centers located primarily from Ventura to Templeton, spanning the coast. Our experienced physicians and advanced practice providers offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services. PHC is a part of Dignity Health Central Coast’s award-winning network of outstanding hospitals, imaging centers, laboratories, and post-acute services.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

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