Medical Assistant

Cottage Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant – Ambulatory to join our Cottage Medical Group Pediatric Multispecialty Clinic team. This role involves assisting physicians with daily clinical functions to ensure a smooth and efficient patient visit. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and organizing medical records and charts for the physician.

• Accompanying the physician during patient visits to capture and transcribe documentation using the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

• Performing various medical assistant duties, including point-of-care testing, removing bandages and dressings, conducting EKGs, and other clinical tasks as required in the clinic setting.

Qualifications

The following qualifications represent the minimum necessary for success in this position:

Education:

• Minimum: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or one (1) year of equivalent work experience.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Minimum: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Technical Requirements:

• Minimum: Knowledge of clinical practices and medical terminology.

• Ability to understand, use, interpret, document, and maintain records.

• Typing speed of 50+ words per minute.

Years of Related Work Experience:

• Minimum: 1 year of medical scribe experience in a clinical setting.

About Us

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system located on the central coast of California, known for providing exceptional patient care, medical research, innovation, and education. Since 1888, our health system has served the Santa Barbara area, with three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, numerous clinics, and an expansive Urgent Care network. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care to the central coast community with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day, we make a difference in the lives of thousands of people, committed to putting our patients first and helping them return to their daily lives in the places they love.

Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire applicants based solely on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, or any other classification protected by law. We are committed to fostering a discrimination-free hiring process and cultivating a diverse, inclusive environment where all employees feel supported and valued.