Certified Medical Assistant

Location: IHS facility in Winterhaven, CA 92283

Shift: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)

Compensation:

• Hourly Rate: $30.00
• Travel weekly stipends (If applicable): $1,246
• Please keep in mind that payroll is processed on a biweekly basis.

Contract: 6 months - 1 year with an option to extend

Estimated

Start Date:

Pending Award and Completion of Credentialing Process

• Health and Welfare: $5.09/hr (Up to 40 hours worked per week)
• PTO: 5 days after 6 months, an additional 5 days at 1 year of service
• Accrued sick days: 1 hour for every 36 hours worked
• 11 Paid Holidays:
  Following the Government calendar throughout the year

Job Description:

We are seeking a reliable and patient-focused Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide clinical and administrative support in a busy ambulatory care setting. The ideal candidate will assist healthcare providers with patient care, maintain efficient clinic operations, and ensure compliance with IHS standards and facility policies.

Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program or other approved training pathway
• Current Medical Assistant certification from a nationally recognized certifying organization
• Minimum of 2 years of recent outpatient, ambulatory, or clinic-based experience
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• Demonstrated competency in venipuncture, specimen collection, injections, and other clinical support duties, as permitted by law
• Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
• Ability to obtain and maintain IHS security clearance, credentialing, and background requirements
• Must meet all applicable California Medical Assistant scope of practice requirements

Responsibilities:

• Prepare exam rooms, equipment, and supplies for patient visits
• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and document medical history and intake information
• Assist providers during examinations and minor procedures
• Collect and process specimens, perform venipuncture, and support point-of-care testing as authorized
• Administer medications and immunizations within scope of practice and documented competency
• Document patient information accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Support front-office operations, scheduling, referrals, and other clinic administrative tasks
• Maintain compliance with infection control, patient safety, HIPAA, and IHS policies