Medical Assistant: Fast-Paced Clinic, Flexible Hours

Community Health Centers of the Central Coast; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Centers of the Central Coast (CHCCC) seeks a Medical Assistant to support high-quality patient care under the Health Center Manager and Clinic Services Supervisor. The MA will perform non-professional clinical duties, operate medical and lab equipment, and assist with patient care, including physically demanding tasks.

The role emphasizes clinical support, documentation, and teamwork to maintain efficient patient flow, HIPAA compliance, and accurate record-keeping across sites

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program or CMA/RMA certification required.
• Minimum one year of recent medical assisting experience preferred.
• EKG, vital signs, venipuncture, injections experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in assigned Patient Care Team duties.
• Administers medications per Provider orders; refer to nursing drug handbook when unsure.
• Perform vitals intake and determine need for immunizations or screenings.
• Conduct in-house CLIA Waived tests and ensure quality controls.
• Assist with referrals and tracking for routine visits and external providers.
• Greet patients, escort to exam room, monitor waiting areas, and support workflows.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Bilingual desirable

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

CMA/RMA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR system

Job description

Community Health Centers of the Central Coast (CHCCC) seeks a Medical Assistant to support high-quality patient care under the Health Center Manager and Clinic Services Supervisor. The MA will perform non-professional clinical duties, operate medical and lab equipment, and assist with patient care, including physically demanding tasks.

The role emphasizes clinical support, documentation, and teamwork to maintain efficient patient flow, HIPAA compliance, and accurate record-keeping across sites