Medical Assistant

About the role

Habitat Health empowers older adults to experience more good days in their homes and communities through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), providing comprehensive medical care and support for daily needs such as meals, transportation, and in‑home assistance. The Medical Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality, participant-centered care by providing clinical and administrative support within the PACE center, partnering with providers and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to support participant flow, perform routine clinical procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate changes in participant status. This position is located in Sacramento, CA (onsite).

Responsibilities

• Supports efficient participant flow by completing intake, rooming participants, obtaining vital signs and screenings, fulfilling provider orders, and preparing participants for examinations and treatments.
• Performs laboratory testing, phlebotomy, EKGs, immunizations, injections, continuous glucose monitoring and other routine clinical procedures as directed by the healthcare provider and within scope of practice.
• Partners with providers and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to communicate relevant observations, participant needs, and changes in status that support coordinated, participant-centered care.
• Coordinates follow-up visits, external appointments, annual and biannual assessments, and other clinical activities in collaboration with the care team to support continuity of care.
• Serves as a first point of contact for participant questions and care-related needs, responding through phone calls, electronic inboxes, and other communication channels, and appropriately addressing or escalating requests to support timely, coordinated care.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and complete participant intake and clinical documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and other organizational systems.
• Supports clinical operations through referral tracking, medical record management and transmission, authorizations, and other administrative activities that facilitate timely participant care.
• Maintains clinic readiness by supporting routine clinic logs, exam room preparation and stocking, medical equipment readiness, and inventory management in partnership with center leadership.
• Provides a welcoming, respectful, and participant-centered experience while supporting the unique needs of older adults and frail elderly participants.
• Contributes to continuous improvement by proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen clinical