Medical Assistant I - Ambulatory Care & Patient Support

NorthBay Healthcare Group; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbay Health in Vacaville is seeking a Medical Assistant I to provide direct patient care under physician supervision in an ambulatory setting. You may administer medications after training and supervision.

The role involves patient prep, vital signs, documentation, and coordinating follow-up care. Strong knowledge of medical terminology and CPR is required. Bilingual skills are a plus, with compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certification in Medical Assisting within 6 months of hire.
• Current CPR (AHA or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care per policies and procedures.
• Prepare patients for provider visits, including vital signs and data collection.
• Administer medications (oral, injections, nebulizers) as ordered.
• Support smooth operation of the office and clinic flow.
• Assist provider with procedures within nursing scope of practice.
• Document patient encounters per nursing policies.
• Review preventive guidelines and arrange follow-up as needed.
• Provide health education materials as appropriate.
• Ensure follow-up on abnormal results or ongoing problems.
• Schedule procedures and provide patient education materials.
• Float to other areas as needed.
• Collect non-invasive lab specimens.
• Under physician direction, provide targeted treatments per nursing procedures.

Skills

Time management

Ambulatory care

Medical terminology

Education

HS Diploma

Medical Assistant program graduate

Medication administration training

Job description

Northbay Health in Vacaville is seeking a Medical Assistant I to provide direct patient care under physician supervision in an ambulatory setting. You may administer medications after training and supervision.

The role involves patient prep, vital signs, documentation, and coordinating follow-up care. Strong knowledge of medical terminology and CPR is required. Bilingual skills are a plus, with compensation based on experience.