Compassionate Medical Assistant, Addiction Medicine Lab

New Life Health Authority; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Vacation

Training & development

Employee discounts

Job summary

New Life Clinic in the United States is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join our addiction medicine team. You will support back-office functions, prepare lab specimens, manage inventory, answer patient inquiries, and keep precise records in a regulated environment.

The role requires strong attention to detail, an organized approach, and a willingness to learn new protocols while delivering patient-centered care with empathy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program or 4 years of experience in outpatient settings.
• 2-3 years experience in an outpatient clinic.
• Ability to navigate an EHR system.
• Must be able to start daily at 5:30 am.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of community resources; experience with insurance verification; outreach favorable.

Responsibilities

• Report to Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner on patient issues.
• Collect body fluid samples for admitted patients.
• Prepare and maintain urinalysis, toxicology swabs, and drug screen scheduling; document results.
• Administer TB, pregnancy, and breath alcohol tests.
• Refer and follow up on TB-positive patients for chest X-ray completion.
• Measure and record vital signs; patient preparation.
• Prepare lab samples, maintain lab area, organize supply pickup.
• Perform clerical, receptionist, and communication duties as required.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Organization

EHR navigation

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program or 4 years outpatient experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

New Life Clinic in the United States is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join our addiction medicine team. You will support back-office functions, prepare lab specimens, manage inventory, answer patient inquiries, and keep precise records in a regulated environment.

The role requires strong attention to detail, an organized approach, and a willingness to learn new protocols while delivering patient-centered care with empathy and professionalism.