Medical Assistant

Description Make a meaningful impact in your community one patient at a time. At Mendocino Community Health Centers (MCHC), we believe in compassion, integrity, and service, and we embody these values in the care we provide every day. As a key part of our clinical team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally while helping ensure that everyone in our community has access to compassionate, high-quality healthcare. MCHC is looking for a caring, detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our collaborative primary care team. In this role, you’ll support providers in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical environment. If you’re passionate about healthcare, love working with people, and want to be part of a mission-driven organization, we want to meet you! What You’ll Do Welcome and prepare patients for visits, collecting vital signs and health information Assist providers with exams, procedures, and treatments within your scope of practice Administer medications and vaccines in accordance with provider orders and within the Medical Assistant scope of practice Perform routine tests (such as vision and hearing screenings) and assist with lab specimens Maintain accurate documentation using our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system Help manage prescription refill requests and medication reconciliations Provide clear patient education and support as directed by the provider Participate in team huddles, trainings, and continuous quality improvement efforts Occasionally travel to support other MCHC sites as needed Gain experience by cross-training in family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, psychiatry, and specialty services What Makes You a Great Fit Strong interpersonal and communication skills Adaptable, dependable, and collaborative team player Committed to patient confidentiality and quality care Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Comfortable using electronic health records and clinical systems We Offer a Cadillac Benefits Package Eligible to apply for Loan Repayment Programs such as AHLRP Tuition Assistance (after 12 months of employment, up to $4,000/year) Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) with up to 4% Employer Match Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 Paid Holidays Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Requirements Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Preferred Qualifications Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) At least one year of experience in a clinical setting Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency #J-18808-Ljbffr Mendocino Community Health Clinic, Inc.