Medical Assistant — Community Primary Care

Job overview

The Medical Assistant — Community Primary Care role is onsite in Coyote, NM. Compensation is not specified. El Centro Family Health provides affordable, accessible healthcare and health education through clinics and community programs. The assistant supports providers and clinic operations with patient-facing clinical and administrative work, helping deliver comprehensive primary care while maintaining accurate records, safe procedures, and efficient workflows. Travel to other clinic locations may be required as operational needs arise.

What you'll do

• Document vital signs, symptoms, and histories in the EHR
• report unusual findings to licensed providers
• provide patient education as directed
• perform CLIA-waived testing and specimen collection
• prepare and track specimens
• review charts and support schedules
• maintain supplies
• follow infection-control and safety guidelines
• participate in cross-training and quality improvement
• obtain BLS within three months and Medical Assistant certification within 18 months of hire.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical assistant

primary care

patient support

ehr documentation

clia-waived testing

venipuncture

specimen handling

coyote nm

el centro family health

bls certification

medical assistant certification

clinic travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), seven paid holidays, paid sick time, medical, dental and vision insurance, employer-paid basic life insurance, supplemental benefits, EAP, education reimbursement, and FSA.

Why this role

The posting requires a high school diploma or GED and states that travel to any El Centro clinic may be needed. Evening, weekend, or varied scheduling may be required.

About the employer

El Centro Family Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.