Medical Assistant I — Primary Care & Panel Management

Native American Health Center; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Native American Health Center is seeking a Medical Assistant I for our Oakland campus. This role supports clinicians, helps manage patient panels, and ensures smooth daily operations in a fast-paced medical setting.

The MA I will handle room prep, patient interviews, vital signs, basic procedures, and standing orders while collaborating with a care team to provide high-quality primary care.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily huddles with Care Team to review the day’s schedule.
• Prepare exam rooms, stock supplies, and keep rooms clean and organized.
• Conduct initial patient interviews, vital signs, and follow workflows for visit types.
• Assist with procedures and administer approved standing orders.
• Perform blood draws, EKGs, vision/hearing tests, immunization duties, and injections as directed.
• Provide coverage as Panel Manager MA or float and assist with breaks as needed.
• Open/close labs and perform periodic tasks as assigned.
• Assist in training new and current Medical Assistants.

Job description

Native American Health Center is seeking a Medical Assistant I for our Oakland campus. This role supports clinicians, helps manage patient panels, and ensures smooth daily operations in a fast-paced medical setting.

The MA I will handle room prep, patient interviews, vital signs, basic procedures, and standing orders while collaborating with a care team to provide high-quality primary care.