Certified Medical Assistant

At Western Bariatric

, we believe weight loss is about more than numbers on a scale—it’s about transforming lives. Our team is passionate about helping patients achieve lasting health through comprehensive medical and surgical weight loss solutions.

We’re looking for an experienced, compassionate, and motivated Certified Medical Assistant

to join our growing team in San Bernardino. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced medical environment, enjoys building relationships with patients, and takes pride in providing exceptional care, we’d love to meet you.

Why Join Western Bariatric?

• Competitive hourly pay ($20–$22/hour)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Leave
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives every day

What You’ll Do

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in delivering an exceptional patient experience while supporting our providers throughout the patient journey.

Responsibilities include:

• Welcome patients and provide outstanding customer service from check-in through checkout.
• Prepare patient charts prior to the clinic.
• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and document medical histories.
• Assist providers during patient visits.
• Review and verify insurance eligibility and benefits.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate follow-up care.
• Process medical records requests.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records.
• Prepare new patient paperwork and collect required documentation.
• Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Perform additional clinical and administrative duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (active certification required).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of Back Office Medical Assistant experience.
• Experience working in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Working knowledge of PPO, HMO, Medi-Cal, and IEHP insurance plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) – ability to read, write, speak, and understand both languages strongly preferred.
• Experience in bariatric, weight management, surgical, perioperative, primary care, or wound care settings.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program.
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Professional and dependable.
• Mature, positive, and team-oriented.
• Compassionate with exceptional customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Adaptable in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Passionate about providing outstanding patient care.

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 40 pounds as needed. Frequent computer use and repetitive hand movements are required. Candidates must be able to meet the visual and physical demands necessary to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

If you’re an experienced, bilingual Certified Medical Assistant who is passionate about patient care and wants to be part of a growing, collaborative bariatric practice, we’d love to hear from you.