Medical Assistant - Front & Back Office, FQHC Clinic

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) 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.