Medical Assistant

Community Health System

Fresno, California
3 days ago

Highlights

Specific duties include taking vital signs, giving handouts, graphing height, weight, blood-pressure, giving injections and ensuring that appropriate tests are completed prior to doctor's examination. High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required .

Numbers & Facts

Location	Fresno, California
Industry	Healthcare Services
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Year Founded	1985
Website	http://www.chs.net/

Description

Overview:

Opportunities for you!

Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek

Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships

Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority

Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.

Responsibilities:

The Medical Assistant (MA) supports the medical practice providers and nurses in providing medical or technical procedures and assists with patient flow and care. Specific duties include taking vital signs, giving handouts, graphing height, weight, blood-pressure, giving injections and ensuring that appropriate tests are completed prior to doctor's examination.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California required
3 months of experience in the medical field required

Licenses and Certifications

BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required

Disclaimers:

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

About Company

Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.