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Primary Care - Private Practice SLO

San Luis Obispo, California

Primary Care - Private Practice SLO runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.

Posted Jun 18

Shift and hours
Days28 hours a week
Unit and setting
Outpatient
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

Certification
Medical Assistant certification (CMA) required
Experience
Minimum 6 months to 1 year hands-on outpatient MA experience required
Experience
New graduates without outpatient clinical experience will not be considered
Experience
CNA-only, administrative-only, or externship-only experience is not sufficient
Also asks
Strong computer and EHR skills required
Also asks
Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and strong communication skills
Also asks
Ability to manage responsibilities independently and adapt within a growing practice environment

Preferred

Experience
Family medicine or primary care experience strongly preferred
Experience
Athenahealth experience strongly preferred

What it pays

Benefits

  • Retention bonus
  • Dental
  • Vision

The role and schedule

Charting
athenahealth
Weekends
No weekends

The workplace

Primary Care - Private Practice SLO logo
Primary Care - Private Practice SLO
Ambulatory

Primary Care - Private Practice SLO is a physician-owned family medicine practice located in San Luis Obispo, California. The practice emphasizes adaptability and cross-functional roles, with staff expected to manage both clinical and operational responsibilities as workflows continue to evolve.…

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We are seeking a dependable, clinically adept Certified Medical Assistant to join a growing physician-owned family medicine practice.

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys working in a small, fast-moving outpatient environment and is comfortable adapting as clinic workflows continue to evolve and expand. This is a long-term role with opportunity for growth within a small private practice.

We are looking for a proactive MA who takes ownership of their role, communicates well, and thrives in a highly collaborative one-on-one provider setting.

This is not an entry-level position although on the job training will be provided. We are seeking an outpatient MA with foundational clinical skills who is adaptable, coachable, and comfortable managing both clinical and operational responsibilities within a growing practice.

Position Details

  • 28–32 hours/week
  • Clinic hours: 9:00am–4:00pm Mon-Fri (closed for lunch)
  • No evenings, weekends, or hospital work
  • $25–28/hour depending on experience
  • Retention bonus available at 6 months

What This Role Involves

You will work primarily alongside one family medicine physician in a small private practice environment where flexibility, reliability, and initiative are essential. Responsibilities and workflows may continue to expand as the practice grows.

Ideal candidates are

  • dependable and punctual
  • adaptable to change
  • comfortable with evolving workflows and responsibilities
  • able to stay productive throughout scheduled clinic hours
  • detail-oriented and efficient
  • professional with patients and staff
  • comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team

Responsibilities

  • Room patients and obtain accurate vitals
  • Prepare patients for evaluation and treatment
  • Assist with exams and in-office procedures
  • Administer routine medications/injections per protocol
  • Perform EKGs, specimen handling, medication reconciliation, and other standard clinical MA duties
  • Document accurately and efficiently in the EHR
  • Assist with chart preparation, refill workflows, prior authorizations, referrals, and general clinic flow
  • Support front and back office operations as needed
  • Maintain a clean, organized, professional clinical environment
  • Assist in a practice that includes Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)

Required Qualifications

  • Medical Assistant certification (CMA) required
  • Minimum 6 months to 1 year hands-on outpatient MA experience required
  • Family medicine or primary care experience strongly preferred
  • New graduates without outpatient clinical experience will not be considered
  • CNA-only, administrative-only, or externship-only experience is not sufficient
  • Strong computer and EHR skills required
  • Athenahealth experience strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and strong communication skills
  • Ability to manage responsibilities independently and adapt within a growing practice environment

Why Join Our Practice

  • Small physician-led private practice (dual osteopathic and family medicine)
  • Consistent daytime schedule with strong work-life balance
  • Close one-on-one provider collaboration
  • Opportunity to grow with an expanding clinic
  • Supportive, accountable team culture

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 28.0 – 32.0 per week

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

  • Do you currently hold or have you previously held a CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) certification?

Experience

  • Medical assistant work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Median rent
$1,965/mo
Household income
$73,685/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See San Luis Obispo, CA

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