Medical Assistant Trainee (On-the-Job Training)

Open Door Community Health Centers; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Door Community Health Centers in Eureka, CA, is offering a Medical Assistant Trainee on‑the‑job training position for individuals interested in pursuing MA certification. Trainees work under physicians and RNs, gaining hands‑on experience across exams, procedures, vitals, and EMR documentation.

Successful completion of the apprenticeship will qualify the candidate to test for MA certification; injections and CPR are required per program guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire; Injection Certification within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and document intake information.
• Prepare exam rooms and stock supplies between visits.
• Assist in minor procedures and administer medications per ODCHC policy.
• Perform basic lab functions and follow privacy guidelines (HIPAA/HITECH).

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Vital signs

HIPAA knowledge

EMR proficiency

Patient education

Injections

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Open Door Community Health Centers in Eureka, CA, is offering a Medical Assistant Trainee on‑the‑job training position for individuals interested in pursuing MA certification. Trainees work under physicians and RNs, gaining hands‑on experience across exams, procedures, vitals, and EMR documentation.

Successful completion of the apprenticeship will qualify the candidate to test for MA certification; injections and CPR are required per program guidelines.