Medical Assistant (30815)

Ampla Health; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Paycom Medical Assistant position in Chico, CA is per diem with an hourly pay range of $26.25–$35.43. The role combines clinical and administrative support to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care in a clinic setting.

You will room patients, take vital signs, document in the EHR, assist with procedures, collect specimens, and help with referrals. A Medical Assistant certification and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of EHR systems and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room and prepare patients for exams and record vital signs.
• Assist with procedures and administer medications per protocol.
• Collect specimens and manage referrals and EHR tracking.
• Provide patient education and support clinic operations.
• Maintain exam rooms, sterilize equipment, stock supplies.
• Document in EHR and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

Education

Medical Assistant certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Chico Medical - Chico, CA, Position Type: Per Diem, Salary Range: $26.25 - $35.43Hourly, PER DIEM 30815

General Purpose

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to healthcare providers to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality patient care within the clinic.

Key Responsibilities

• Room and prepare patients for exams, including obtaining vital signs and documenting in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Assist providers with patient care, procedures, and administering medications and immunizations per protocol
• Collect and process laboratory specimens
• Schedule referrals and maintain referral tracking in the EHR
• Provide patient education as directed by the provider
• Assist with prescription refills under provider approval
• Maintain exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and stock medical supplies
• Perform diagnostic and pre-exam testing as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and daily EHR worklists
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and quality improvement activities
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and support clinic operations

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of EHR systems and medical terminology preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment

Work Environment

Clinic setting requiring standing for extended periods and occasional lifting. May involve exposure to infectious materials.