Medical Assistant

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 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 this site 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

Medical Assistant (MA) certification

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Bilingual fluency preferred

Effective organizational and communication skills

Ability to learn and adapt to needs of the clinic

Willingness to travel to other site, when needed

High school diploma or equivalent

Salary Description

23.00-26.50 per hour, depending on experience