Medical Assistant / Medical Support Specialist

Paloma Medical Partners, A California General Partnership
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Start Your Medical Career with Paloma Medical Group!

    Are you a pre-med, physician assistant (PA), nurse practitioner (NP), or Bachelor of Science student ready to gain real-world healthcare experience?

    At Paloma Medical Group, we don’t just offer clinical exposure—we invest in your growth. Join a fast-paced, collaborative medical environment where you’ll work side by side with an experienced and compassionate team delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.

    Build hands-on skills, receive mentorship, and gain the confidence that will set you apart in your future medical career.

    Why Join Paloma Medical Group?

    We are a physician-led, patient-centered healthcare practice committed to high-quality, evidence-based care. Our supportive culture promotes professional development, teamwork, and clinical excellence.

    As a Medical Assistant / Medical Support Specialist, you will be part of an integrated care team specializing in:

    • Pulmonary Medicine
    • Critical Care
    • Internal Medicine
    • Sleep Medicine

    This role provides hands-on clinical experience, exposure to multiple specialties, and growth in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

    Position Summary

    The Medical Assistant supports daily clinic operations through a combination of clinical and administrative responsibilities, including direct patient care, front office duties, and back office support.

    Ideal Candidate:

    • Patient-focused and compassionate
    • Organized and detail-oriented
    • Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
    • A strong team player with the ability to work independently

    Key ResponsibilitiesFront Office & Patient Support

    • Greet patients and manage check-in/check-out
    • Verify medical history, demographics, and insurance
    • Schedule appointments and coordinate follow-ups
    • Answer phones and assist with patient inquiries
    • Collect payments and support billing processes
    • Process prior authorizations, referrals, and medical orders
    • Maintain a professional and welcoming clinic environment

    Clinical Duties

    • Assist providers with exams and procedures
    • Take and document vital signs
    • Prepare patients for visits
    • Set up and clean exam rooms per protocol
    • Perform basic clinical procedures and testing
    • Follow infection control and safety standards

    EHR & Documentation

    • Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR)
    • Ensure charts are complete and organized
    • Assist with medical records and documentation requests

    Inventory & Equipment

    • Monitor and restock supplies
    • Ensure proper storage and availability
    • Report equipment issues and coordinate maintenance

    Quality & Compliance

    • Support quality improvement initiatives
    • Assist with audits and compliance activities
    • Maintain patient safety and regulatory standards

    Compensation & Benefits

    Employment Type: Full-TimeWork Location: In-Person

    Paid Time Off:

    • 40 hours Sick Leave annually
    • 40 hours PTO annually

    Paid Holidays:

    • New Year’s Day
    • Memorial Day
    • Independence Day
    • Labor Day
    • Thanksgiving Day
    • Christmas Day

    Health Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Coverage begins the 1st of the month after 90 days
    • 100% employer-paid Blue Shield HMO Gold medical plan
    • Dental and vision available at employee cost

    Retirement

    • 401(k) eligibility after 1 year of employment

    Apply Today

    If you’re looking for a Medical Assistant job with career growth, mentorship, and meaningful patient impact, apply today and start building your future with Paloma Medical Group.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Juan Capistrano, CA

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Cleanroomunmatched
    • Clinical Supportunmatched
    • Critical Careunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)unmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Infection Controlunmatched
    • Internal Medicineunmatched
    • Medical Assistanceunmatched
    • Medical Office Administrationunmatched
    • Medical Record Systemunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Nurse Practitionerunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Patient Assessmentunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Safetyunmatched
    • Physician Assistantunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Quality of Careunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Respiratory Medicineunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Sleep Medicineunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Telephone Skillsunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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