Temp Medical Assistant - Flexible Clinic Role

Community Health Centers of the Central Coast; Los Alamos (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Centers of the Central Coast is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians across California sites. The MA will manage vitals, basic patient care, and clerical tasks to help maintain efficient clinic operations.

The role requires CMA/RMA or MA program completion, with at least one year of experience preferred and strong knowledge of EMR systems. The position emphasizes patient safety, immunizations, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CMA/RMA certification or graduation from Medical Assisting program preferred.
• If CMA/RMA not obtained at hire, candidate must pass certification within one year of employment.
• Minimum one year of recent medical assisting experience preferred; ECG, vital signs, venipuncture, injections experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in assigned Patient Care Team duties.
• Administers medications per Provider orders (oral, parenteral, topical) per handbook guidance.
• Performs vitals assessment and immunization due diligence; conducts basic nursing tasks as directed.
• Performs in-house CLIA waived lab tests (urinalysis, pregnancy tests, strep, etc.).
• Maintains patient flow, greets patients, escorts to exam rooms, and ensures waiting areas are organized.
• Ensures documentation of immunizations, vitals, and medications in EMR; observes HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (Desirable)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assisting program graduate

CMA/RMA certification

Tools

EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Health Centers of the Central Coast is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians across California sites. The MA will manage vitals, basic patient care, and clerical tasks to help maintain efficient clinic operations.

The role requires CMA/RMA or MA program completion, with at least one year of experience preferred and strong knowledge of EMR systems. The position emphasizes patient safety, immunizations, and accurate documentation.