Medical Assistant (No License Needed)

We welcome pre-health college graduates without an MA license, and provide full front office and back office training.

Gain valuable experience in both the front AND back office working directly with patients to help your graduate school application stand out.

We sponsor Phlebotomist certification for select full-time employees ($2,000+ value)

All our locations are open 7 days/week, and we can provide working schedules that accommodate classes, volunteer activities, and other commitments

Work closely with MDs, PAs, and NPs, so you can understand the ins and outs of each professional track and choose the right path.

TotalCare is proud of our dozens of former employees (see below) who have gained admission to their top choice MD, DO, PA, and NP programs. Many of them serve as mentors to help future applicants.

We offer letters of recommendation for all full-time employees who work more than 6 months, as well as essay feedback and interview practice.

We offer attractive, zero-deductible plans from major carriers, including Healthnet, Kaiser, Blue Shield, and VSP. We cover 100% of the premiums.

Current program: UC Davis
Undergraduate: UCSD

In her words: My experience at TotalCare is something I will never forget. This place has given me many opportunities to learn and grow. From working alongside with doctors and shadowing PAs, I have gained a tremendous amount of clinical knowledge. As a back-office MA and phlebotomist, I was able to practice many tasks from venipuncture, injections, and assists providers with many procedures. During my application process to PA school, I got support from everyone at work from giving advice to writing recommendation letters to doing mock interviews with me. I truly value and appreciate the support system that I had from Totalcare.

Her advice: Be resourceful – take advantage of the resources around you to prep yourself to become a better candidate. Ask questions and seek for help when you are stuck. Also, have confidence in yourself. Applications and interviews are scary and stressful so it’s important for us to remind ourselves to stay confident and have a positive outlook on things.

Current program: Azusa Pacific University ELM-MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Undergraduate: UCI

In his words: TotalCare has better prepared me for NP school than any other medical work or volunteer experience. I became competent with medical terminology, not only in English but also in Mandarin. My interaction with patients and providers as an MA allowed me to understand how different types of health care professionals collaborate to integrate care plans, as well as observe a wide range of specialties. The teaching background that both Dr. Wang and Dr. Zhang possess truly makes TotalCare a great environment for learning. Finally, I developed skills in vaccine administration, venipuncture, and other procedures, which has given me a head start in NP school.

His advice: Gain as much experience as you can, at a place like TotalCare. Your GPA only gets your foot in the door – the thing that impressed my interviewers the most was my clinical experience. Also, do not be afraid to ask for help: your best friends during the application process are your other colleagues headed down the same path and current RN/ NPs. You almost always need a letter of recommendation from a current provider so get to know them early and build a relationship. Last advice is to enjoy the application process – it is stressful but rewarding when you get into your dream school. Good luck!

Current program: USC Medical School
Undergraduate: UCLA

In her words: Totalcare was very important in my journey to a career in medicine. While I was working at this clinic, I was able to work with Spanish speaking patients, learn from the providers about patient care, and learn many back office procedures. These experiences have helped me feel more prepared to start medical school because I was able to work closely with patients and providers in managing their care. I am so grateful to all of our amazing doctors, PAs, and NPs for always being so welcoming and open to teaching all of us about what it’s like to work in primary care and always being so supportive of our goals.

Her advice: My advice to those interested in the medical field is to never give up! It is so easy to get caught up in the numbers of it all but it’s important to remember that everyone’s journey looks so different. If this is something that you genuinely want to pursue, then as long as you put in the work you will be able to achieve it.

Current program: Western University
Undergraduate: UCI

In his words: My time at TotalCare was the single most important factor in preparing me for PA school and my eventual career as a PA. Working hand in hand with our incredible providers taught me so much regarding how each patient encounter is handled and what skills I needed in order to succeed in the field. As a lead medical assistant and translator, I was also able to develop my leadership and patient handling skills significantly.

His top advice: Clinical experience is your best friend. Whether it is shadowing or working with a PA, getting to see exactly what the position entails is the best way to learn about and prepare for the career. In my experience, my PAs have been happy to answer any questions I had, which has been key in my journey to PA school.

Current program: Western University: MSN Entry/FNP
Undergraduate: UCSD

In her words: The best thing I received at TotalCare was hands-on experience. As a back office MA, I was able to see everything and enhance all my clinical skills: venipuncture, vaccine administrations and EKGs. Really pushing into this environment was stressful at times, but it gave me a clear view of healthcare in action. TotalCare was able to showcase all aspects of healthcare from admin to clinical settings that I know will contribute to my aspiration of becoming a multi-faceted nurse.

Her top advice: First, expose yourself to as many different healthcare settings as possible. It was important for me to do so before I made the very serious and expensive decision to go to nursing school. Healthcare is a giant, and it’s not for everyone. Second, ask questions. All of the doctors and providers are TotalCare are so helpful and intelligent, it would be a waste to not take advantage of the knowledge they offer.

Current program: New York Technical Institute of Technology – College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Rochester

In her words: Personally, I feel that my experience at TotalCare was immensely beneficial during my preparation for applying to medical school. Throughout my application cycle I was able to draw from multiple situations and experiences that I had from TotalCare to answer questions and essay prompts from the schools. Additionally, my time at Totalcare helped me grow not only academically but also personally, something that I believe really presented itself during the interview process. I’m really thankful for all the help and support that I was able to gain while working at TotalCare!

Her top advice: Follow your own path and do everything at your own pace. Find what works best for you and that know that it is not necessary to make the same decisions as everyone else. Also to take time to gain experience in the healthcare field before deciding on medical school as the journey to becoming a physician is a long one!

Current program: Touro University Nevada Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: UCSB
Post-bacc: Keck Graduate Institute

In her words: Working at TotalCare gave me the opportunity to experience patient care from a different perspective. These precious experiences made me stand out as an applicant during medical school interviews and helped me build a foundation for future clinical skill training.

Her top advice: Get as much clinical exposure as you can. Clinical experiences can give you a better understanding of how medicine works in real-life, from a non-patient perspective. When I worked at Totalcare, I was able to explore different healthcare professions and decide that I want to become a physician.

Current program: California Baptist University
Undergraduate: UCSD

In her words: My experience at TotalCare, without a doubt, shaped me into a strong applicant and has prepared me for PA school. I was able to further develop my bedside manner through patient interactions, learn about the intricacies of our healthcare system, master procedures such as venipunctures and medication administration, and learn more about the conditions treated and managed in primary care and urgent care settings from skilled and knowledgeable providers.

Her top advice: I would advise students who are interested in PA school to not compare themselves to others as everyone is on their own journey!

Current program: Azusa Pacific University ELM-MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley

In her words: My experience at TotalCare was immensely helpful in preparing me for the MSN program by giving me increased exposure to both primary care and urgent care. Dr. Wang, Dr. Zhang and the PA/NPs there showed me the bond, rapport, and responsibilities that come with caring for patients of all ages and backgrounds. Working in a fast-paced healthcare environment also allowed me to develop effective time management skills.

Her top advice: I would suggest getting as much direct patient care experience as you can. NPs work in close collaboration with physicians and working at a medical office is a great way to show your professional experience with both patients and physicians.