Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Imperial Valley Family Care Medical Group; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Valley Family Care Medical Group is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced El Centro, CA office. You will greet patients, document histories, take vital signs, assist with exams, and handle EKGs, injections, and phlebotomy under physician direction.

You will also manage EMR entries, prescriptions, and patient communications while maintaining HIPAA compliance and clinical workflows.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant certification from CCBMA, AMT or AAMA is required.
• Minimum 1 year Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of EKGs, vital signs, injections, and phlebotomy required.
• EMR experience with healthcare software recommended.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for examination; document medical histories and vital signs.
• Document encounters, physician notes, and treatment plans in EHR/EMR systems.
• Assist physicians during exams and procedures in a team-based setting.
• Perform EKGs, injections, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and med administration as directed.
• Process electronic prescriptions and refills per physician orders and clinic protocols.
• Prepare exam rooms, manage supplies, ensure equipment cleanliness and operability.
• Complete medical records, referrals, prior authorizations, and other documentation accurately.
• Communicate professionally with patients, physicians, and staff; maintain HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

EMR experience (eClinicalWorks)

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Multitasking skills

Education

Certified Medical Assistant certification (CCBMA/AMT/AAMA)

Tools

eClinicalWorks (eCW)

Job description

Imperial Valley Family Care Medical Group is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced El Centro, CA office. You will greet patients, document histories, take vital signs, assist with exams, and handle EKGs, injections, and phlebotomy under physician direction.

You will also manage EMR entries, prescriptions, and patient communications while maintaining HIPAA compliance and clinical workflows.