Ambulatory Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Support

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA seeks a Medical Assistant-Ambulatory to provide clinical and clerical support under supervision. Duties include patient prep, specimen collection, phlebotomy, vaccines, and coordinating care with clinicians.

Ideal candidates have CMA/CCMA and BLS, with at least one year in outpatient settings. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and teamwork within a diverse urban health system.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from a certified/accredited medical assistant school.
• Preferred Minimum Experience: One year in an outpatient setting.
• Required Licenses/Certifications: CMA/CCMA/BLS certification according to AAMA/AMCA/NCCT/AMT guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinician in following up on patient needs and inbox management.
• Collect specimens (urine, sputum, stool) and transport to lab.
• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms; assist with examinations and procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy (venipuncture, finger-stick, heel-stick) per training.
• Record information in patient charts and ensure proper consents and coordination of care.

Skills

Empathy for patients

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from certified medical assistant program

Job description

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA seeks a Medical Assistant-Ambulatory to provide clinical and clerical support under supervision. Duties include patient prep, specimen collection, phlebotomy, vaccines, and coordinating care with clinicians.

Ideal candidates have CMA/CCMA and BLS, with at least one year in outpatient settings. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and teamwork within a diverse urban health system.