Medical Assistant (Specialty Clinic)
About The Position
Community Health Centers of America (CHCA) is a growing 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2019, dedicated to providing accessible and affordable healthcare. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, CHCA is expanding its services in California to ensure underserved communities have access to compassionate care. CHCA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for its Gustine specialty clinic. This role is essential for the smooth operation of the clinic, providing both back-office clinical support and front-office administrative support as needed. The regular work schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and Wednesday 9am-6pm. While primarily based at the Gustine site, occasional travel to nearby sites for training or staffing support may be required.
Requirements
- 2 years Medical Assistant experience
- Medical Assistant (MA) certification
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Bilingual fluency required
- Effective organizational and communication skills
- Ability to learn and adapt to needs of the clinic
- Willingness to travel to other site, when needed
- High school diploma or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Reception, answer phones and schedule appointments
- Verify insurance eligibility and coordinate with insurance companies for proper billing procedures
- Assist patients with registration forms and maintain accurate files and medical records
- Perform data entry related to patient billing, transcription, and insurance claims
- Coordinate referrals
- Process prescription requests
- Track inventory and supplies
- Follow legal and ethical standards in all tasks
- Measure and record vital signs, patient interview, history and chief complaint
- Provide patient education on medication, disease management, home treatment and special diets
- Prepare patients for examination and perform routine screening tests and assist healthcare providers with exams
- Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens, perform basic lab tests and EKGs, assist with x-rays and procedures
- Prepare and administer medications with healthcare provider's authorization
- Change dressing, apply bandages, remove sutures, perform CPR and other first aid procedures
- Maintain supplies and equipment, stock and sterile instruments
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
