Medical Assistant - Multisite Clinic: Patient Care & Lab Support

Northern Valley Indian Health; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Paid time off

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

Northern Valley Indian Health in Chico seeks a Medical Assistant to join the ambulatory care team. The role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, documenting visit reasons, and supporting providers under RN supervision.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program, possess EHR experience, and be willing to travel between sites as needed. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Current certification from approved certification programs listed on the California Medical Board for Medical Assistants preferred.
• Six (6) months of training in Certification in phlebotomy preferred.
• One (1) year experience as a medical assistant preferred.
• Electronic Health Records experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supports the medical team with rooming patients and preparing the patient and provider for the patient experience, by documenting patient reason for visit and taking vitals and assist provider when clinic policy dictates that a female be present for gynecological exams.
• Performs nursing laboratory duties and tasks including but not limited to, urine dipsticks, urine pregnancy tests, urine micro albumins, Hemoglobin A1C, Blood Sugars, Flu Screening, RSV Screening (that is not nasopharyngeal), COVID-19 Screening, Lipids and strep screens in compliance with all applicable standards, regulations and medical clinic policy.
• Performs or administers procedures associated with sharps such as blood draws (with close attention to required specimen handling and processing), perform applicable injections, and log or record per NVIH procedures.
• Performs various services and procedures such as eye screening for patients requesting such, audiometric screening in compliance with all applicable standards, regulations, and Medical Clinic policy and EKGs.
• Responsible for completing appropriate documents and collecting information for third party billing and medical charting for various support programs such as WIC, SOFP, BCEDP, and CHDP programs.
• Maintains the standards of patient care and implements the policies and procedures of the Medical Department.
• Supports the overall functioning of the Medical Clinic by following instructions and observing lines of communication as their position relates to the team.
• Responsible for communicating problems identified involving personnel, medical staff, patient, families, and the general public to Nursing and Medical Leadership.
• Travel to other locations for training, coverage, or other business needs as directed and per NVIH procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Vital signs

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Medical Assistant Program Graduate

CA Medical Board Certification Preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Northern Valley Indian Health in Chico seeks a Medical Assistant to join the ambulatory care team. The role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, documenting visit reasons, and supporting providers under RN supervision.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program, possess EHR experience, and be willing to travel between sites as needed. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with a commitment to patient-centered care.