Medical Assistant

All Stone Services; McFarland (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance (med/dx

Dental, vision, life & voluntary plans

401(k) with generous matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Community Health Centers of America (CHCA) is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for our McFarland clinic. You will provide back-office clinical support and front-office administrative help as needed, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Primary site work with potential travel to nearby sites for training or staffing.

The role requires MA certification, BLS, and strong organizational and communication skills. Bilingual candidates are preferred to assist diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• 2 years MA experience preferred (primary care).
• FQHC experience preferred.
• MA certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• Bilingual fluency preferred.
• Effective organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to other site, when needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Reception, answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Verify insurance eligibility and coordinate with insurance companies for proper billing procedures.
• Assist patients with registration forms and maintain accurate files and medical records.
• Perform data entry related to patient billing, transcription, and insurance claims.
• Arrange for referrals.
• Process prescription requests.
• Track inventory and supplies.
• Follow legal and ethical standards in all tasks.
• Measure and record vital signs and patient history.
• Provide patient education on medications and disease management.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist with exams.
• Collect lab specimens, perform basic lab tests and EKGs.
• Prepare and administer medications with provider's authorization.
• Change dressings, apply bandages and remove sutures.
• CPR and other first aid procedures.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Organization

Adaptability

Patient care

Front desk support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

BLS certification

Job description

Community Health Centers of America (CHCA) provides dependable and affordable healthcare for underserved regions. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we’re expanding our reach in California, ensuring every community member has access to compassionate care. Community Health Centers of America began its journey in 2019 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and continues to grow. Our mission? Providing accessible and affordable healthcare for all, today and every day.

CHCA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our team at our McFarland clinic. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our medical facility with back office clinical support and front office administrative support, as needed. The regular work schedule will be Monday - Friday. Primarily will work at this site and may be asked to go to nearby sites for training or staffing support.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Duties

• Reception, answer phones and schedule appointments
• Verify insurance eligibility and coordinate with insurance companies for proper billing procedures
• Assist patients with registration forms and maintain accurate files and medical records
• Perform data entry related to patient billing, transcription, and insurance claims
• Arrange for referrals
• Process prescription requests
• Track inventory and supplies
• Follow legal and ethical standards in all tasks

Clinical Duties

• Measure and record vital signs, patient interview, history and chief complaint
• Provide patient education on medication, disease management, home treatment and special diets
• Prepare patients for examination and perform routine screening tests and assist healthcare providers with exams
• Collection of lab specimens, perform basic lab tests and EKGs, assist with x-rays and procedures
• Prepare and administer medications with healthcare provider's authorization
• Change dressing, apply bandages, remove sutures, perform CPR and other first aid procedures
• Maintain supplies and equipment, stock and sterile instruments

Join us and make a difference in the lives of our patients by ensuring they receive the highest level of care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance package (medical, dental, vision, life & voluntary plans)
• Vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off
• 401(k) with generous matching
• Employee assistance program

Requirements

Qualifications

• 2 years Medical Assistant experience preferred (primary care)
• FQHC experience preferred
• Medical Assistant (MA) certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Bilingual fluency preferred
• Effective organizational and communication skills
• Ability to learn and adapt to needs of the clinic
• Willingness to travel to other site, when needed
• High school diploma or equivalent