Certified Medical Assistant

Job Summary • Occupation: Certified Medical Assistant • Specialty: Primary Care • Salary: $25.68-$38.52/hour • Working Hours: 40 hours/week • Shifts: Day • On-Call: No • Degree Required: High school diploma or equivalent; current Certified Medical Assistant certification • Position Type: Full Time • Work Environment: Outpatient Medical Clinic • Location: 93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States • Visa Sponsorship: No Job Description We're looking for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) who is excited to support high-quality, patient-centered care in our Primary Care clinic. Working under the supervision of the Clinic Manager and Lead Resource Nurse, you'll provide both clinical and administrative support to help ensure efficient clinic operations and a positive experience for patients. In this role, you'll prepare patients for examinations, take vital signs, assist providers during clinical procedures and visits, coordinate appointments and referrals, manage patient communications and medical records, and complete insurance and medication prior authorizations. You'll work collaboratively with clinic and office staff, RRH departments, external facilities, and other personnel to support efficient patient flow and access to care. The CMA supports RRH's mission and goals while incorporating our core organizational values of quality, respect, integrity, partnership, and compassion into daily activities and decisions. Key Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care support, including taking vital signs and preparing patients for examinations • Assist providers during clinical procedures and patient visits • Support efficient patient flow throughout clinic visits and other patient encounters • Schedule appointments, maintain medical records, and process referrals • Manage patient communications and complete insurance and medication prior authorizations accurately and promptly • Collaborate with clinic and office staff, RRH departments, external