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
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Welcome and prepare patients for visits, collecting vital signs and health information
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Assist providers with exams, procedures, and treatments within your scope of practice
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Administer medications and vaccines in accordance with provider orders and within the Medical Assistant scope of practice
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Perform routine tests (such as vision and hearing screenings) and assist with lab specimens
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Maintain accurate documentation using our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
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Help manage prescription refill requests and medication reconciliations
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Provide clear patient education and support as directed by the provider
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Participate in team huddles, trainings, and continuous quality improvement efforts
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Occasionally travel to support other MCHC sites as needed
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Gain experience by cross-training in family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, psychiatry, and specialty services
What Makes You a Great Fit
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Adaptable, dependable, and collaborative team player
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Committed to patient confidentiality and quality care
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Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
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Comfortable using electronic health records and clinical systems
We Offer a Cadillac Benefits Package
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Eligible to apply for Loan Repayment Programs such as AHLRP
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Tuition Assistance (after 12 months of employment, up to $4,000/year)
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Life Insurance
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401(k) with up to 4% Employer Match
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Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 Paid Holidays
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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred Qualifications
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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
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At least one year of experience in a clinical setting
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
Ready to Apply? Take the next step toward making a meaningful impact.
