Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Chcahealth; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Community Health Centers of America (CHCA) in California is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant with pediatrics experience to join the Fair Oaks clinic team. The role combines back-office clinical support with front-office administrative duties, with a typical Monday to Friday schedule and on-site work at assigned sites as needed.

Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, patient interviews, education on medications and disease management, phlebotomy, routine screenings, preparing

Qualifications

• 2 years Medical Assistant experience.
• Clinical experience with pediatrics.
• MA certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Bilingual fluency preferred (Dari, Farsi, Russian, Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Reception, answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Verify insurance eligibility and coordinate with insurers for billing.
• Assist with patient registration and maintain accurate medical records.
• Data entry for patient billing, transcription, and claims.
• Arrange referrals and process prescription requests.
• Track inventory and supplies; manage sterile instruments.
• Perform phlebotomy, basic lab tests, EKGs, and assist with procedures.
• Support clinical workflow at front and back office daily.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

Pediatrics experience

MA certification

BLS certification

Bilingual proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

BLS certification

Job description

Description

Community Health Centers of America (CHCA) provides dependable and affordable healthcare for underserved regions. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we’re expanding our reach in California, ensuring every community member has access to compassionate care. Community Health Centers of America began its journey in 2019 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and continues to grow. Our mission? Providing accessible and affordable healthcare for all, today and every day.

CHCA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant with pediatrics clinical experience to join our team at our Fair Oaks clinic. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our medical facility with back office clinical support and front office administrative support, as needed. The regular work schedule will be Monday - Friday. Primarily will work at assigned site(s) and may be asked to go to nearby sites for training or staffing support.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Duties:

• Reception, answer phones and schedule appointments
• Verify insurance eligibility and coordinate with insurance companies for proper billing procedures
• Assist patients with registration forms and maintain accurate files and medical records
• Perform data entry related to patient billing, transcription, and insurance claims
• Arrange for referrals
• Process prescription requests
• Track inventory and supplies
• Follow legal and ethical standards in all tasks

Clinical Duties:

• Measure and record vital signs, patient interview, history and chief complaint
• Provide patient education on medication, disease management, home treatment and special diets
• Prepare patients for examination and perform routine screening tests and assist healthcare providers with exams
• Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens, perform basic lab tests and EKGs, assist with x-rays and procedures
• Prepare and administer medications with healthcare provider's authorization
• Change dressing, apply bandages, remove sutures, perform CPR and other first aid procedures
• Maintain supplies and equipment, stock and sterile instruments

Join us and make a difference in the lives of our patients by ensuring they receive the highest level of care.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 2 years Medical Assistant experience
• Clinical experience with pediatrics
• Medical Assistant (MA) certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Bilingual fluency preferred (Dari, Farsi, Russian, Spanish)
• Effective organizational and communication skills
• Ability to learn and adapt to needs of the clinic
• Willingness to travel to other site(s), as scheduled or needed
• High school diploma or equivalent