Medical Assistant

Community Health Centers of America•Mariposa, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Centers of America (CHCA) provides dependable and affordable healthcare for underserved regions. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we’re expanding our reach in California, ensuring every community member has access to compassionate care. Community Health Centers of America began its journey in 2019 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and continues to grow. Our mission? Providing accessible and affordable healthcare for all, today and every day. CHCA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our team at our Mariposa clinic. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our medical facility with back office clinical support and front office administrative support, as needed. The regular work schedule will be Monday - Friday with regular Saturday rotations (alternative day off). Primarily will work at this site and may be asked to go to nearby sites for training or staffing support.

Requirements

2 years Medical Assistant experience
Medical Assistant (MA) certification
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
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

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish fluency preferred

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
Arrange for 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