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
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Room patients, obtain vital signs, review health histories, and document in Epic
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Prepare exam rooms and assist providers during examinations and procedures
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Administer vaccines and injections as ordered
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Perform basic point-of-care testing, including A1C, glucose, hemoglobin, pregnancy, urine dipstick, and rapid strep testing
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Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, ear lavage, and other clinical procedures
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Provide patient education and discharge instructions
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Support referrals, prescriptions, and follow-up appointments
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Assist with patient flow and front-office functions as needed
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Maintain clean, stocked, and infection-control-compliant clinical areas
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Participate in community outreach and home visits as needed
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Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, and social services teams
What We're Looking For
Required:
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Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
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At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience in a community clinic or medical office
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Epic experience
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Current CPR/BLS
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Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, HIV/AIDS, behavioral health conditions, or other complex health and social needs
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Strong patient service, communication, and organizational skills
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Ability to work effectively and compassionately with diverse populations
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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.
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Work with a mission-driven community healthcare organization
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Career coaching and ongoing professional support
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Opportunities to grow your community health experience
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Access to future opportunities across AlliedUP's healthcare network
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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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