Medical Assistant

Mathiesen Memorial Health Clinic•Jamestown, CA

61d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) supports healthcare providers by performing clinical and administrative duties to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care in an outpatient Tribal health clinic setting. This role emphasizes culturally respectful, patient-centered care and adherence to Tribal, federal, and state healthcare regulations, including the California Medical Assistant scope of practice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of the California Medical Assistant scope of practice.
Experience working in an outpatient clinic or community health setting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team-based care model.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to patient confidentiality and ethical conduct.
Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the clinic for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Ability to assist patients with mobility as needed.
Manual dexterity sufficient to perform clinical tasks such as injections and phlebotomy.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Tribal health, Indian Health Service (IHS), or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, chief complaints, and medication lists.
Assist providers during examinations and minor procedures within the scope of practice.
Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and EKGs as trained and authorized.
Administer medications and injections as permitted under California law and clinic protocols.
Maintain exam rooms, stock supplies, and ensure proper cleaning and infection control.
Accurately document clinical information in the electronic health record (EHR).
Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements.
Verify patient information and assist with patient flow.
Support referrals, prior authorizations, and care coordination as assigned.
Answer phones, respond to patient messages, and provide follow-up instructions.
Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA privacy policies.
Assist with quality improvement, population health, and grant-related data collection as needed.
Follows and adheres to the Employee Handbook, as well as MMHC policies and procedures.
Support the clinic’s mission, vision, and community health goals.
Other duties, as assigned.