Medical Assistant

Community Health Centers of America • City of McFarland, CA

7h • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Centers of America (CHCA), a Federally Qualified Health Center and 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides accessible and affordable healthcare to underserved regions. CHCA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for its McFarland clinic. The role provides back-office clinical support and front-office administrative support as needed. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday. The employee will primarily work at the McFarland site and may be asked to visit nearby sites for training or staffing support.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and adapt to clinic needs.
• Willingness to travel to another site when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Medical Assistant experience, preferably in primary care.
• FQHC experience.
• Bilingual fluency.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, answer phones, and schedule appointments.
• Verify insurance eligibility and coordinate with insurance companies regarding billing procedures.
• Help patients complete registration forms and maintain accurate files and medical records.
• Enter data related to patient billing, transcription, and insurance claims.
• Arrange referrals and process prescription requests.
• Track inventory and supplies.
• Follow legal and ethical standards in all tasks.
• Measure and record vital signs and obtain patient interview information, history, and chief complaint.
• Educate patients about medication, disease management, home treatment, and special diets.
• Prepare patients for examinations, perform routine screening tests, and assist healthcare providers with examinations.
• Collect lab specimens, perform basic laboratory tests and EKGs, and assist with X-rays and procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications with healthcare provider authorization.
• Change dressings, apply bandages, remove sutures, perform CPR, and provide other first aid procedures.
• Maintain supplies and equipment, and stock and sterilize instruments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and voluntary plans.
• Vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off.
• 401(k) with generous matching.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED