Medical Assistant - Multi Specialty Services (Per Diem, Days)

Enloe Health; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical plan

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement with employer match

Generous PTO

Extended Sick Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

Enloe Health in Northern California is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support front and back-office functions under supervision. Responsibilities include collecting patient data, preparing for clinician visits, and assisting with routine procedures and medication administration.

The role requires CMA certification or graduation from an accredited CMA program, with additional credentials or military medical training considered.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a CMA or graduate of an accredited CMA program.
• US Armed Forces medical training acceptable with 1 year back-office experience.
• EMT/Nurse Assistant with 1 year back-office experience acceptable.
• Associate degree in clinical healthcare with 1 year back-office experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Support clinic operations and rooming activities, collect patient data and vitals.
• Prepare patients for clinician evaluation and document medical histories.
• Assist with basic procedures, dressings, and routine medications as directed.
• Perform routine lab draws and support in-clinic procedures as permitted.

Skills

Front office

Back office

Patient communication

Clerical skills

Medical terminology

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Medical training program (US Armed Forces)

EMT/Nurse Assistant + 1 year experience

Associate degree in clinical field

Job description

ECC Multi Specialty Services

Compensation range:

$24.02 - $30.75

Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Shift: Days
Days off: Variable
Hours per pay period: Per Diem
Shift length: 8 Hours

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families-care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medical Assistant (MA) is an unlicensed individual who performs basic administrative, clerical (front office) tasks and routine medical (back office) tasks and procedures under direct supervision of a licensed physician, designated advanced practice provider or Registered Nurse in a clinical setting. They assist the medical providers and may perform within the scope of practice of a medical assistant such as: support of clinic operations, rooming activities such as collect/record patient data including medical histories, patient questionnaires, medications, height, weight vital signs, pain, fall risk, and prepare patients for clinician evaluation. The MA may apply and remove dressings, administer medications (oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and inhaled), remove sutures, perform lab draws, participate/perform in-clinic procedures and other similar treatments and/or procedures within the MA scope of practice and organizational policy related to the specific service line.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

Must meet at least one of the following:

• Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant
• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program.
• Completed a formal medical training program of the United States Armed Forces AND one year back-office patient care experience in a medical office.
• Previous medical training such as an EMT, Nurse Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant AND one year back-office patient care experience in a medical office.
• Associate degree or higher in a clinical healthcare field and one-year back-office patient care experience in a medical office.

Desired:

• California certification as a Certified Medical Assistant
• Experience within a specific service line specialty to which applying.
• Medical office experience to include front and or back-office operations.
• Previous phlebotomy experience, if required by specialty service

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• Current CPR certification

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Must be skilled in both front and back-office clinic operations. Familiarity with tasks such as, but not limited to medication administration (administering oral, subcutaneous/intramuscular injections and inhaled medications, as applicable), performing blood draws, and supporting in clinic procedural services as required by specialty. Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and public. Must perform duties in a professional and respectful manner. Must demonstrate basic medical / technical competence, a general knowledge of point of care laboratory equipment and capable of utilizing clerical and computer skills for a variety of medical office support functions. Must show sensitivity for the patient and their family and maintain strict confidentiality. Must be able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment. Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position and other clinic-based duties as required to support patient care within service, as applicable.

Benefits Information

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent careEmployee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance