Medical Assistant

Position Summary

Join Our Team as a Medical Assistant at Our Student Health Center!

Are you a detail-oriented and compassionate professional ready to make a difference? We are looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our dynamic team under the direct supervision of the Nursing Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative & Clerical Support: Assist in the smooth operation of our student health center with various administrative and clerical tasks.
• Medical Assistance: Provide essential medical technical support services within your scope of practice, as defined by the Medical Board of California.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with medical providers under the supervision of a licensed professional, ensuring seamless patient care.
• Compliance & Safety: Perform duties authorized by your supervising physician or nurse practitioner in accordance with state regulations.
• Versatile Work Assignments: Engage in diverse activities across different clinical departments, supporting the health and well-being of our students.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Impactful Work: Contribute to the health and wellness of our student community.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience and grow your skills in a supportive environment.
• Collaborative Team: Join a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence in healthcare.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow with us, apply today!

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits-eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard work hours: Monday – Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (may vary based on operational needs).
• This is an 11/12 pay-plan position. The incumbent works 11 months per year and is paid over 12 months, with June 2026 as the anticipated off month.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

Student Health Services offers primary medical care and health promotion to students of San Diego State University through a wide range of programs and services. Care is provided by board certified physicians, certified nurse practitioners and other medical staff including nurses, clinical laboratory scientists, x-ray technologists, medical assistants, and pharmacists. In addition to the basic medical care, Student Health Services offers health education, orthopedics, osteopathic manipulative treatment and psychiatry.

The mission of SDSU Student Health Services is to provide high-quality, convenient, student- focused medical care in a safe and welcoming environment, actively partnering with our student- patients to help them achieve and maintain healthy lives in support of their personal and academic success.     

Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity 

The Division works proactively to address systemic inequities through professional learning, community building, advocacy, policy recommendations and organizational structures, while facilitating an integrated vision and shared responsibility for prioritizing and advancing institutional goals. We aim to foster an affirming campus culture based on the core values of excellence, equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion through:

• Recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are reflective of the diverse student body and communities served by SDSU, and recruiting students who are representative of the rich diversity of the region and the world;
• Fostering an environment that is welcoming, affirming, and empowering for students, faculty, staff and alumni of all backgrounds;
• Enhancing the career and educational pathways of a diverse student body, the faculty and staff; and
• Cultivating relationships with the local community that advance the well-being of diverse individuals and communities.

Position upholds the Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Statement on Diversity, Equity, and   Inclusion, specifically:

“The Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity acknowledges and honors the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community’s diversity of traditions, heritages, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusive excellenc