Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant – Urgent Care

A rapidly growing urgent care organization is seeking dedicated, outgoing, and professional Medical Assistants to join our clinical team. We are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care and are looking for individuals who are reliable, emotionally intelligent, and eager to grow in the healthcare field. Join a high-performing team where your work directly impacts patient care every day.

We provide urgent care services across Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Our services include evaluation and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, diagnostic testing, physical exams, and occupational health services for individuals, schools, and businesses.

As we grow, this position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience and advance within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet patients in a friendly, professional manner
• Perform patient intake, including medical history, vitals, and chief complaints
• Verify patient demographics, insurance, and required documentation
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments
• Perform specimen collection, including nasal/throat swabs and other point-of-care tests
• Administer basic clinical tasks within scope (e.g., vitals)
• Accurately document patient information in EMR systems
• Label, document, and prepare specimens for laboratory processing
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and infection control protocols
• Ensure clinical areas are clean, stocked, and organized
• Support patient flow to maintain efficient and timely care

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience is preferred but not required; candidates without experience will receive full training and support to succeed in the role
• We welcome Medical Assistant students to gain hands-on experience
• Medical Assistant certification or equivalent clinical experience preferred
• Urgent care or primary care experience strongly preferred
• Minimum 1 year of clinical or patient-facing experience preferred
• Strong communication and patient service skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Comfortable using EMR systems, tablets, and digital documentation tools
• Comfortable working in an outdoor/mobile clinical setting
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a bubbly, outgoing, and professional demeanor
• Is patient-focused and thrives in fast-paced environments
• Learns quickly and adapts to evolving workflows
• Works well independently and collaboratively
• Is motivated to grow within the healthcare industry

Candidates with strong customer service experience and a positive, team-oriented attitude tend to excel in this role.

Compensation

$20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Compensation is based on experience, certifications, and performance.

Benefits

• Bonus and incentive opportunities
• Clear growth and promotion pathways
• Health insurance
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) with company matching

Safety & PPE

We provide all necessary PPE and follow CDC and CDPH safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment for both patients and staff.

Work Schedule

• 8-hour shifts
• 5 days per week
• Day shifts
• Weekend availability required