Medical Assistant

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 to join our team at our McFarland 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
• •Collection of 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:

• •Comprehensive health insurance package (medical, dental, vision, life & voluntary plans)
• •Vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off
• •401(k) with generous matching
• •Employee assistance program

Requirements

Qualifications:

• •2 years Medical Assistant experience preferred (primary care)
• •FQHC experience preferred
• •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