Certified Medical Assistant, Per Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Fort Bragg, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide essential patient care services. The role includes setting up exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, and performing audiometry and vision testing. Applicants must have a High School diploma and Medical Assistant Certification. Basic Life Support certification is also required. The position is vital for ensuring patients receive the necessary care and support in a community-focused hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Education or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients.
• Obtains vital signs and reports observations.
• Performs audiometry and vision testing.
• Maintains patient recall system.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Audiometry testing

Vision testing

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Job Description

Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971. We are a 25‑bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast offers a small‑town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass‑bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States. With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history.

Job Summary

Performs non‑invasive, routine, technical support services under the specific authorization and supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse midwife. This position is represented by UFCW.

Education and Work Experience

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required

Licenses & Certifications

• Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS or HS‑BLS or RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred
• Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred

Facility Specific Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS or HS‑BLS or RQI BLS) certification: Required
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Medical Assistant – NCCT (NCCT) or Certified Medical Assistant‑ NHA (CMA‑NHA) or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Medical Assistant (MA) or American Medical Tech Board MA (MA‑AMT): Required

Essential Functions

• Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients. Maintains a patient recall system, including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals and transfers.
• Obtains vital signs, and reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician.
• Performs audiometry and vision testing.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, all associates are required to receive all necessary vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify.