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


Our client is seeking a versatile, highly organized Medical Assistant to join their healthcare team. In this dual-role capacity, you will manage front-office administrative procedures while delivering direct patient care in the back office. The ideal candidate balances strong clinical competency with excellent customer service and administrative efficiency to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and smooth daily clinic operations.


Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Duties: Perform patient intake, support providers, conduct diagnostic & lab work, manage injections & medications, and maintain clinic standards.
• Administrative Duties: Manage front desk operations, scheduling, records & communication, authorizations & orders, and assist with billing.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program and an active credential (e.g., CMA through AAMA, RMA through AMT, or CCMA through NHA)
• Basic Life Support: Current CPR / BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Prior experience working with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and practice management software.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, HIPAA privacy regulations, and OSHA safety guidelines.

Experience

• 1-2 years of combined clinical and administrative medical assistant experience in an outpatient or primary care setting preferred.

Skills

• Technical proficiency with EHR systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Additional Requirements

• Active Phlebotomy Certification (CPT) preferred.
• Bilingual capabilities preferred.

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


This position is based in the U.S. and is subject to local and state compliance regulations.


* 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.


Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.


* 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.