Medical Assistant
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $23–$26 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in California post a median of $29.34 an hour, the middle half $27.25–$35.14, across 415 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Medical assistants employed in California earn a median of $23.88 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Community Health Centers of America (CHCA) provides dependable and affordable healthcare for underserved regions. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we’re expanding our reach in California, ensuring every community member has access to compassionate care. Community Health Centers of America began its journey in 2019 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and continues to grow. Our mission? Providing accessible and affordable healthcare for all, today and every day.
CHCA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our team at our Sacramento clinic. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our medical facility with back office clinical support and front office administrative support, as needed. The regular work schedule will be Monday - Friday. Primarily will work at this site and may be asked to go to nearby sites for training or staffing support.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Duties
- Reception, answer phones and schedule appointments
- Verify insurance eligibility and coordinate with insurance companies for proper billing procedures
- Assist patients with registration forms and maintain accurate files and medical records
- Perform data entry related to patient billing, transcription, and insurance claims
- Arrange for referrals
- Process prescription requests
- Track inventory and supplies
- Follow legal and ethical standards in all tasks
Clinical Duties
- Measure and record vital signs, patient interview, history and chief complaint
- Provide patient education on medication, disease management, home treatment and special diets
- Prepare patients for examination and perform routine screening tests and assist healthcare providers with exams
- Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens, perform basic lab tests and EKGs, assist with x-rays and procedures
- Prepare and administer medications with healthcare provider's authorization
- Change dressing, apply bandages, remove sutures, perform CPR and other first aid procedures
- Maintain supplies and equipment, stock and sterile instruments
Join us and make a difference in the lives of our patients by ensuring they receive the highest level of care.
Clinic Hours:
M, T, Th & F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
W 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Requirements
8aQualifications
- Medical Assistant (MA) certification
- 2 years Medical Assistant experience preferred
- Primary care experience preferred
- FQHC exp preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Bilingual fluency preferred
- Effective organizational and communication skills
- Ability to learn and adapt to needs of the clinic
- Willingness to travel to other site, when needed
- High school diploma or equivalent
From Community Health Centers of America's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Community Health Centers of America hires physicians, medical assistants and allied health staff in Sacramento, Turlock and other towns in California.
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