Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), where your skills will directly impact patient care and clinic efficiency. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced medical environment. Your expertise in medical assisting, patient service, and documentation will help ensure smooth operations and outstanding patient experiences. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, energetic atmosphere that values your dedication and professionalism.
About Community Roots Integrative Health and Primary Care
At Community Roots, our mission is to intentionally restore the heart of medicine by cultivating meaningful, lasting relationships between patients and their healthcare provider. We believe exceptional healthcare begins with listening, understanding, and partnering with each individual to create personalized care that reflects their unique goals, values, and circumstances.
In today’s healthcare environment, patients often feel rushed, unheard, and disconnected from the people entrusted with their care. Community Roots was founded to change that. We are committed to providing unhurried, compassionate, evidence-based care that allows patients to feel heard, respected, and actively involved in every healthcare decision. Through continuity of care, extended appointment times, and a whole-person approach that integrates prevention, wellness, and treatment, we strive to build trust that grows stronger over time.
Our goal is not simply to treat illness, but to help individuals and families establish deep roots in their health—empowering them to live healthier, fuller lives while fostering a healthier community for generations to come.
Duties
- Assist with patient intake, including collecting vital signs, medical history, and updating electronic health records (EHR) systems
- Prepare patients for examinations by explaining procedures and ensuring comfort
- Perform clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, vital signs, CLIA approved in-clinic testing/specimen collections, vaccinations, and basic life support if necessary
- Support provider with primary care office or outpatient procedures, ensuring accurate documentation of medical records and ICD coding
- Manage medical documentation meticulously, including progress notes, lab results, and medication records in electronic health records (EHR/EMR) systems
- Conduct patient education within scope of license
- Maintain a clean, organized clinical environment while adhering to safety protocols and hospital experience standards
- Uphold office training requirements
Requirements
- Certified Medical Assistant credential from an accredited program; minimum of 3-5 years prior experience in medical office management is required
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems and medical documentation practices. Prior experience with OptiMantra EHR is adventageous.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, ICD coding, and medical-surgical procedures
- Ability to confidently perform phlebotomy, routine immunizations, CLIA testing (urine dips, rapid strep, throat cultures, covid/flu testing), and vital signs collection accurately, including manual blood pressures. Prior venipuncture training and aforementioned skills in this bullet are required for this position.
- Basic life support (BLS) certification required; additional certifications in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) are advantageous
- Strong patient service skills with a compassionate approach to diverse populations
- Excellent organizational skills for managing medical records and supporting clinic operations efficiently
Join us to make a meaningful difference through energetic and compassionate teamwork dedicated to patient care in a new private primary care and wellness practice! Tentative opening planned October, 2026.
We value your expertise in delivering high-quality healthcare services while supporting your professional growth in a vibrant environment.
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
