Medical Assistant

MCHC Health Centers•Ukiah, CA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

At Mendocino Community Health Clinic (MCHC), we believe in compassion, integrity, and service, embodying these values in daily patient care. As a key part of the clinical team, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally while helping ensure community access to compassionate, high-quality healthcare. MCHC is seeking a caring, detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join its collaborative primary care team. In this role, you will support providers in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical environment. This position is ideal for someone passionate about healthcare, who enjoys working with people, and wants to be part of a mission-driven organization.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
At least one year of experience in a clinical setting
Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency

Responsibilities

Welcome and prepare patients for visits, collecting vital signs and health information
Assist providers with exams, procedures, and treatments within your scope of practice
Administer medications and vaccines in accordance with provider orders and within the Medical Assistant scope of practice
Perform routine tests (such as vision and hearing screenings) and assist with lab specimens
Maintain accurate documentation using our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
Help manage prescription refill requests and medication reconciliations
Provide clear patient education and support as directed by the provider
Participate in team huddles, trainings, and continuous quality improvement efforts
Occasionally travel to support other MCHC sites as needed
Gain experience by cross-training in family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, psychiatry, and specialty services