Lead Medical Assistant - Mendocino Community Health Clinic : Job Details

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionAt Mendocino Community Health Clinic (MCHC), our values Compassion, Integrity, and Service guide everything we do. Join a team that cares deeply about supporting its staff and community while offering the opportunity to grow in your career.Are you a passionate Medical Assistant with leadership skills and a desire to make a difference in community health? MCHC is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant to support our mission of providing compassionate, high-quality care for our communities.About the Role:As a Lead Medical Assistant, you'll support our clinical teams by delivering direct patient care, mentoring Medical Assistants, coordinating day-to-day workflows, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This is a dynamic role for someone who thrives in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.Key Responsibilities:

• Mentor Medical Assistants and help onboard new team members
• Ensure compliance with clinic protocols (CLIA, and VFC requirements)
• Manage inventory, supplies, and assist with scheduling
• Serve as a superuser for Electronic Health Records (EHR) and support training efforts
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Welcome and room patients, collect vital signs and offer pertinent 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
• 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

We Offer a Cadillac Benefits Package :

• Eligible to apply for Loan Repayment Programs such as AHLP
• Tuition Assistance (after 12 months of employment, up to $4,000/year)
• 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)
• And More!

Ready to lead with purpose? Apply today and help us care for the health of our communities.Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Current BLS certification
• Strong communication, organizational, and team leadership skills
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• One or more years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Salary Description $22.05 to $30.45 an hour, DOE