Medical Assistant - Front/Back Office for FQHC Clinic

All Stone Services; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Community Health Centers of America (CHCA) is hiring a Medical Assistant for our Mariposa clinic in California. The role includes back-office clinical support and front-office administrative duties, with a Monday–Friday schedule and rotating Saturdays.

Travel to nearby sites may be required for training or staffing. Ideal candidates have MA certification, BLS, and 2 years of MA experience (preferably in primary care), with bilingual skills preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years Medical Assistant experience preferred (primary care).
• FQHC experience preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Bilingual fluency preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to other sites as 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, 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.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Bilingual

Travel willingness

Education

Medical Assistant certification

BLS certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community Health Centers of America (CHCA) is hiring a Medical Assistant for our Mariposa clinic in California. The role includes back-office clinical support and front-office administrative duties, with a Monday–Friday schedule and rotating Saturdays.

Travel to nearby sites may be required for training or staffing. Ideal candidates have MA certification, BLS, and 2 years of MA experience (preferably in primary care), with bilingual skills preferred.