Certified Medical Assistant, Day Shift, Per diem

Adventist Health; St. Helena (CA); On-site; CAD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Saint Helena, CA seeks a Nurse Assistant to assist in planning, providing and evaluating nursing care under RN or LVN guidance. The role works in a team with other staff to meet patient care objectives and communicates findings to the physician.

Responsibilities include setting up exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, assisting with office procedures and supporting lab and referral processes.

Qualifications

• Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Licenses/Certifications: Medical Assistant Certification: Required
• Licenses/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider: Required
• Licenses/Certifications: Audiometry and vision training or CHDP certificate: Preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred
• Facility Specific License/Certifications: BLS certification: Required

Responsibilities

• Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients; maintains continuity of care log.
• Assists physician with office procedures and provides needed supplies.
• Obtains vital signs and reports significant findings to clinic physician.
• Performs audiometry and vision testing.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification

Audiometry and vision training certificate/CHDP

Phlebotomy certificate

Job description

Job Description

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.

Job Description

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.

Job Summary

Assists in planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for patients and in coordinating nursing care activities with other health care disciplines under the guidance of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN). Works as a team with other staff members to achieve patient care objectives. Identifies and seeks solutions for any clinical problems and reports them to the affected department.

Job Requirements

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) 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 License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: 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.
• Assists the physician with office procedures: preparing instruments needed for suturing, providing equipment and solutions for biopsies, providing supplies needed for splinting, etc.
• 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, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 73457

Job Category : Assistant

Posting Date : 2026-10-30T23:25:52+00:00

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations :

Saint Helena, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Per Diem

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $30.45. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Clinic Overhead

Shift Length : 8 Hours