About

• Description
• Make a meaningful impact in your community one patient at a time.

• At Mendocino Community Health Clinic (MCHC), we believe in compassion, integrity, and service and we bring these values to life every day in the care we provide. 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 high-quality healthcare.

• MCHC is looking for a caring, detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our collaborative primary care healthcare 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’d love 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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time off (PTO) and Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Assistance (after 12 months of employment, up to $4,000/year)
• And More!
• Ready to Apply?
• Take the next step toward making a meaningful impact.
• 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