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Medical Assistant – Community Health

Job ID: 3179
Location: Oakland
Category: Medical Assistant
Employment Type: Contract to Hire
Date Added: 09/22/2026
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Medical Assistant – Community Health

Location: Oakland, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $25
Schedule: Monday to Friday Day Shft
Setting: Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

Make a Difference in Community Health

AlliedUP Co-op is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support a mission-driven community health center in Oakland serving a diverse patient population, including individuals experiencing homelessness and patients receiving behavioral health, substance use recovery, HIV, and primary care services.

This is a hands-on role for an MA who is compassionate, adaptable, and comfortable working with patients who may have complex medical and social needs.

What You'll Do

  • Room patients, obtain vital signs, review health histories, and document in Epic

  • Prepare exam rooms and assist providers during examinations and procedures

  • Administer vaccines and injections as ordered

  • Perform basic point-of-care testing, including A1C, glucose, hemoglobin, pregnancy, urine dipstick, and rapid strep testing

  • Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, ear lavage, and other clinical procedures

  • Provide patient education and discharge instructions

  • Support referrals, prescriptions, and follow-up appointments

  • Assist with patient flow and front-office functions as needed

  • Maintain clean, stocked, and infection-control-compliant clinical areas

  • Participate in community outreach and home visits as needed

  • Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, and social services teams

What We're Looking For

Required:

  • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

  • At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience in a community clinic or medical office

  • Epic experience

  • Current CPR/BLS

  • Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, HIV/AIDS, behavioral health conditions, or other complex health and social needs

  • Strong patient service, communication, and organizational skills

  • Ability to work effectively and compassionately with diverse populations

  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Why AlliedUP Co-op?

At AlliedUP, we're invested in more than your next job—we're invested in your career.

  • Work with a mission-driven community healthcare organization

  • Career coaching and ongoing professional support

  • Opportunities to grow your community health experience

  • Access to future opportunities across AlliedUP's healthcare network

  • A worker-centered organization committed to helping healthcare professionals succeed

If you're an experienced Medical Assistant who believes everyone deserves compassionate, high-quality healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.

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AlliedUP is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

AlliedUP Cooperative Inc.© (AlliedUP) is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing all employees with a safe, diverse, and inclusive work environment. All employment considerations are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, family or parental status, age, disability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. AlliedUP prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Background Checks

AlliedUP Cooperative Inc.© (AlliedUP) is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a process that allows participating employers to electronically verify an individual’s employment eligibility in the United States. E-Verify Posters and Right to Work Posters are available in English and Español as well as several other languages here.

Employment with AlliedUP is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check. AlliedUP does not discriminate and will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and Federal Law including Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

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