Primary Care Medical Assistant - Mon-Thu, Hands-On Care

Carbon Health; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Health is seeking a Primary Care Medical Assistant to support providers in a busy outpatient clinic. This full-time, hourly role runs Monday through Thursday, focusing on patient flow, accurate documentation in the EMR, and compassionate patient care.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Assistant credential, BLS, and strong communication skills. You will handle rooming, vitals, specimen collection, basic procedures, and patient education while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and staff

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completed accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent clinical training.
• Current Medical Assistant certification or eligibility (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain before start date.
• Prior experience as a Medical Assistant in primary care or outpatient clinic preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and basic computer skills (email, scheduling, data entry).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients and care team.
• Ability to perform clinical tasks such as vital signs, injections, EKGs, and specimen collection.

Responsibilities

• Support primary care providers with direct patient care in outpatient setting, Monday through Thursday.
• Room patients and document vital signs, medical history, medications in EMR.
• Prepare exam rooms between visits and ensure cleanliness and supplies.
• Assist with basic in-office procedures (EKGs, injections, wound care) as directed.
• Administer medications and immunizations under supervision per protocols.
• Collect, label and process lab specimens; coordinate with lab services.
• Reinforce patient education on treatment plans, meds, and chronic disease management.
• Manage patient communications including calls and portal messages.
• Assist with scheduling follow-up appointments, referrals, tests with front office."
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and privacy compliance.
• Monitor and restock medical supplies and vaccines; assist inventory control.
• Adhere to infection control and quality assurance protocols.
• Collaborate with care team to improve clinic workflow and patient satisfaction.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Communication

EMR proficiency

Patient care

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or equivalent training

Medical Assistant certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA) or eligibility

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Carbon Health is seeking a Primary Care Medical Assistant to support providers in a busy outpatient clinic. This full-time, hourly role runs Monday through Thursday, focusing on patient flow, accurate documentation in the EMR, and compassionate patient care.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Assistant credential, BLS, and strong communication skills. You will handle rooming, vitals, specimen collection, basic procedures, and patient education while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and staff