Enloe Health·Chico, California
Perform basic administrative front-office tasks and routine medical back-office procedures under the supervision of licensed providers. Responsibilities include rooming patients, collecting medical histories, administering medications, and assisting with in-clinic procedures.
The Medical Assistant (MA) is an unlicensed individual who performs basic administrative, clerical (front office) tasks and routine medical (back office) tasks and procedures under direct supervision of a licensed physician, designated advanced practice provider or Registered Nurse in a clinical setting. They assist the medical providers and may perform within the scope of practice of a medical assistant such as: support of clinic operations, rooming activities such as collect/record patient data including medical histories, patient questionnaires, medications, height, weight vital signs, pain, fall risk, and prepare patients for clinician evaluation. The MA may apply and remove dressings, administer medications (oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and inhaled), remove sutures, perform lab draws, participate/perform in-clinic procedures and other similar treatments and/or procedures within the MA scope of practice and organizational policy related to the specific service line. EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE: Minimum: Must meet at least one of the following: Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program. Completed a formal medical training program of the United States Armed Forces AND one year back-office patient care experience in a medical office. Previous medical training such as an EMT, Nurse Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant AND one year back-office patient care experience in a medical office. Associate degree or higher in a clinical healthcare field and one-year back-office patient care experience in a medical office.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or hold a relevant certification, along with current CPR certification. Some paths require an associate degree or previous medical training combined with one year of back-office patient care experience.
Market context
In California, support-services roles in outpatient and clinic settings are typically in steady demand because they help keep patient flow, documentation, and front-desk or clinical support running smoothly. These positions can be competitive when employers want candidates with a high school diploma, a medical assistant certificate, BLS certification, and prior outpatient experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification dates and outpatient experience before applying.
