Medical Assistant

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Join our client as a Medical Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in patient care by recording vital signs, assisting with examinations, and maintaining medical supplies and records. You will be integral to ensuring efficient operations within the facility and providing exceptional patient experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs such as weight, height, and blood pressure.
• Ensure accurate documentation into the EMR, including patient interviews, histories, test results, and treatments.
• Assist medical staff with patient examinations.
• Maintain and sterilize necessary supplies and equipment.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
• Participate in development activities and maintain affiliations with medical assistant associations.
• Perform front office duties such as reception, patient check-in/check-out, payment collection, and scheduling.
• Perform routine screening tests, blood draws, and preparation of lab samples.
• Administer injectable medications and immunizations as ordered.
• Perform first aid procedures, such as changing dressings and removing sutures.
• Assist with the scheduling of referrals as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical assistant role within family practice, internal medicine, urgent care, or walk-in environments.
• Proficiency in performing independent blood draws.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from recognized organizations such as the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Preferred: MA diploma/certification.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

* As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.