Medical Assistant, Full Time, Lakeport Specialty

Adventist Health; Lakeport (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

Adventist Health in Lakeport, CA seeks a Medical Assistant (Outpatient) to support clinic physicians and RN staff. You will collect vitals, prepare patients, and assist with basic procedures while complying with HIPAA and confidentiality standards.

The role requires high school or GED, basic medical terminology, CPR certification, and may involve phlebotomy; clinic experience preferred. This is a full-time day-shift opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists practitioner and RN with basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services and procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician or designee.
• Cross-trains for front office functions and fills in as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of staff, patient and administrative information in clinic settings.
• Responsible for maintaining lab and treatment rooms in an orderly manner and performing waived lab tests as needed.
• Prepares patient for provider exam, records all vital signs and baseline information in the chart.
• Performs other duties as assigned and supports clinic protocols.

Skills

Basic medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

Clinic/medical office experience preferred

Job description

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Job Requirements

JOB DESCRIPTION

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify.

Job Summary

• Exempt: No
• In accordance with the Medical Board of California, works under general supervision of the clinic physicians supported by the clinic nursing supervisor, clinic manager, clinic mid-levels and RN, in a controlled outpatient care area and performs a variety of duties. This position is represented by RCHEA.

Standards of Behavior

Line of Responsibility and Authority

• LINE OF AUTHORITY: Medical Assistant (Outpatient) - Clinic Medical Director---Clinic Supervisor

Licenses and Certifications

• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Current CPR Certification
• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Phlebotomy certification preferred

Professionalism and Self-Development

Education And Qualifications

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Clinic/medical office experience preferred
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School graduate or GED preferred
• QUALIFICATIONS: Basic medical terminology preferred.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Use Of Senses And Communications Skills

• ACCOMMODATIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities and essential functions
• CONFIDENTIALITY: Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital
• EQUIPMENT USED: Cell phone
• EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, telephone/voicemail system, laser printer
• EQUIPMENT USED: Medication injections (if qualified and within scope of practice)
• EQUIPMENT USED: Photocopier, fax machine
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (a): This job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking inclines and declines, standing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive hand motions. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will occasionally lift boxes and/or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee must demonstrate lifting a 25-pound box from the floor.
• POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD & BODY FLUIDS: Category 3 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. (Does not require the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and the assisting in cases of emergency medical care or first aid is not a requirement of employment. Tasks that involve handling of implements or utensils, use of the public or shared bathroom facilities, telephones, and personal contacts such as handshaking, are all considered Category 3 tasks.)

Job Roles

Medical Assistant (Outpatient) (AHCL)

• Assists practitioner and RN with basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services and procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist or his designee.
• Cross-trains for front office functions and fills in as needed.
• Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
• Maintains confidentiality of staff, patient and administrative information in the clinic, hospital and community setting.
• Maintains lab and treatment rooms in an orderly manner.
• Observes all clinic protocols and procedures as written.
• Performs waived lab tests and lab internal QCs. Prepares samples for shipment to hospital lab.
• Prepares patient for provider exam and collects all baseline information and records in the patient chart.
• Takes patient vital signs, height and weight measurements. Records results in patient chart.
• Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : L56220-2

Job Category : Assistant

Posting Date : 2026-09-15T21:48:40+00:00

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations :

Lakeport, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $28.69. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : AH Lakeport Main St Specialty - RHC (AHCL)

Shift Length : 8 Hours