Medical Assistant I - Join a Community Health Team

Open Door Community Health Centers; Fortuna (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Door Community Health Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant I to provide clinical and administrative support in a patient-centered, collaborative primary care setting. You will obtain histories, record vitals, prepare patients for visits, and assist with exams under supervision.

The role requires MA training or certification, knowledge of California practice scope, and proficiency with EPIC EMR. Opportunities for advancement and language premium apply in some cases.

Qualifications

• Basic MA knowledge and charting skills required.
• Ability to follow the MA Scope of Practice in California.
• Completion of accredited Medical Assistant training or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories and vitals, document in chart, protect confidentiality.
• Prepare patients for visits, perform preliminary examinations, and assist providers.
• Follow EMR workflows for rooming, calls, refills, and messages.
• Assist with procedures (ECG, exams, minor procedures) per policy.
• Administer medications/immunizations under supervision and seven rights.
• Stock rooms, clean equipment, maintain sterile environment and PPE.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate care across clinics.

Skills

MA Scope of Practice California

Vital signs

Patient charting

Phlebotomy/venipuncture

ECG

EPIC EMR

Injections (SQ/IM/ID)

Patient communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

State or National MA certification (optional)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Open Door Community Health Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant I to provide clinical and administrative support in a patient-centered, collaborative primary care setting. You will obtain histories, record vitals, prepare patients for visits, and assist with exams under supervision.

The role requires MA training or certification, knowledge of California practice scope, and proficiency with EPIC EMR. Opportunities for advancement and language premium apply in some cases.