Medical Assistant — Outpatient Care & Immunizations

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Supplemental Insurances

Flexible spending account

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid CME time and CME allowance

Employee assistance program

Jury duty pay

529 college savings plan

Educational reimbursement program

Free telemedicine service for benefit-

Job summary

Shasta Community Health Center in Redding, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant to support clinicians in patient care. You’ll prepare exam rooms, chart patients, perform orders for diagnostics, immunizations, injections, and medications under supervision.

Strong teamwork, accurate data collection, and adherence to universal precautions are essential. Previous MA certification preferred; completion of MA program and CPR/BLS required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program.
• Current CPR/BLS upon hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to exam rooms and records vital signs.
• Prepare exam room and workstation; assist clinician with exams.
• Ensure efficient patient flow and minimize waiting time.
• Assist with exams and procedures; draping and disinfection.
• Administer injections and medications as directed.
• Perform in-house diagnostic and laboratory tests per standards.
• Collect specimens using non-invasive methods for testing.
• Perform end-of-shift tasks and maintain Universal Precautions.

Skills

Nursing practices

Sterile technique

Patient flow

Phlebotomy

Injections

Medication quiz

Medical terminology

Windows proficiency

Typing speed

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal Medical Assistant program

CPR/BLS upon hire

Job description

Shasta Community Health Center in Redding, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant to support clinicians in patient care. You’ll prepare exam rooms, chart patients, perform orders for diagnostics, immunizations, injections, and medications under supervision.

Strong teamwork, accurate data collection, and adherence to universal precautions are essential. Previous MA certification preferred; completion of MA program and CPR/BLS required.