Medical Assistant — Compassionate Patient Care & Team Support

El Dorado Community Health Centers; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

El Dorado Community Health Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and mid-level providers in a team-based clinical setting. You will prepare exam rooms, take vital signs, document in the EMR, and assist with procedures under supervision.

The role requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, CPR certification, and strong communication skills in English; Spanish language ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Formal Medical Assistant education or certification is required.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced medical office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and assist providers with visits.
• Take vital signs and collect patient information.
• Administer medications and vaccines as ordered.
• Document data in EMR and manage patient communications.
• Perform point-of-care testing and basic clinical procedures.
• Help with referrals, scheduling, and patient follow-up.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

EMR/digital records

Data entry/computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant Education (accredited program)

Certified Medical Assistant

CPR Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

eClinicalWorks (eCW)

Job description

El Dorado Community Health Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and mid-level providers in a team-based clinical setting. You will prepare exam rooms, take vital signs, document in the EMR, and assist with procedures under supervision.

The role requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, CPR certification, and strong communication skills in English; Spanish language ability is a plus.