Medical Assistant
Company: MCHC Health Centers
Role summary
Medical Assistant is a role at MCHC Health Centers in Willits, California, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-22. Salary: USD 23–30 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Medical Assistant
- Company
- MCHC Health Centers
- Location
- Willits, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Salary
- USD 23–30 per hour
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-22
You can get your start in the healthcare field here without needing a degree, making this a fantastic entry-level opportunity to build clinical experience. It offers a solid hourly wage and a supportive environment where you'll help patients get the care they need every day.
Job description
Description
Make a meaningful impact in your community one patient at a time.
At Mendocino Community Health Centers (MCHC), we believe in compassion, integrity, and service, and we embody these values in the care we provide every day. As a key part of our clinical team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally while helping ensure that everyone in our community has access to compassionate, high-quality healthcare.
MCHC is looking for a caring, detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our collaborative primary care team. In this role, you’ll support providers in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical environment. If you’re passionate about healthcare, love working with people, and want to be part of a mission-driven organization, we want to meet you!
What You’ll Do
Welcome and prepare patients for visits, collecting vital signs and 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
Maintain accurate documentation using our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
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
Occasionally travel to support other MCHC sites as needed
Gain experience by cross-training in family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, psychiatry, and specialty services
What Makes You a Great Fit
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Adaptable, dependable, and collaborative team player
Committed to patient confidentiality and quality care
Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
Comfortable using electronic health records and clinical systems
We Offer a Cadillac Benefits Package
Eligible to apply for Loan Repayment Programs such as AHLRP
Tuition Assistance (after 12 months of employment, up to $4,000/year)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with up to 4% Employer Match
Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 Paid Holidays
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Requirements
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
At least one year of experience in a clinical setting
Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
Ready to Apply? Take the next step toward making a meaningful impact.