Medical Assistant - Bilingual

Medical Assistant

Flourish Research is looking for motivated, talented, creative individuals who want to learn and grow in their careers while contributing to research that changes lives! We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities. We are actively hiring Medical Assistants at our Century City site location. This is one of our three oncology research sites in the Greater Los Angeles area. These locations are formerly Valkyrie Clinical Trials - we are proud to welcome Valkyrie Clinical Trials to the Flourish Research network! The Medical Assistant works closely with physicians and the clinical research team to support patient care and clinical trial activities while ensuring an efficient clinic workflow and exceptional patient experience. This role assists with patient intake, clinical procedures, specimen collection, and documentation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), FDA and GCP guidelines, and clinic protocols.

Shift: Monday- Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Location: 2080 Century Pk E Suite 803, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Compensation: $25.00-$30.00/hr, depending on experience

Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with a 100% employer match on the first 4% of employee contributions, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, referral program, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, and 15 days of PTO + 8 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.

Responsibilities

• Execute protocol-specified patient visits and clinical procedures, which may include, but not limited to, vital signs, EKG/ECG, phlebotomy, injections, specimen collection, and assisting providers with exams and procedures.
• Coordinate patient flow and room patients while preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas.
• Document patient communication, clinical assessments, and treatments accurately within the EMR.
• Collect, process, and properly store laboratory specimens according to protocol and clinic procedures.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed and supervised by the physician or RN.
• Assist in scheduling and conducting patient visits while ensuring adherence to protocol timelines and clinic workflows.
• Maintain inventory and ensure availability of clinical supplies and equipment.
• Receive, organize, scan, and appropriately file clinical documentation within the EMR.
• Maintain communication with physicians, clinic leadership, research staff, and other members of the care team.
• Protect confidentiality per HIPAA and all confidentiality agreements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment.
• Represent Flourish professionally in all interactions.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English and Spanish
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current Medical Assistant Certification preferred, but not required
• Current CPR certification required
• CPT1 preferred
• Minimum of 12 years of experience providing medical support in a clinical setting
• Oncology experience preferred
• Clinical skills highly preferred: vital signs, EKG/ECG, phlebotomy, injections, and specimen processing
• Familiar with EMR documentation and clinical workflows
• Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to emergency situations
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with physicians, clinical staff, patients, and research teams
• An ethical compass that compels the candidate to be honest, detail-oriented, and self-driven
• High-level critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory collection, processing, and storage procedures
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite

Flourish Research offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities. Apply today to learn more about how you can join us in our mission to save and improve the lives of others! Flourish Research is where clinical trials thrive. Flourish Research is one of the industry's most progressive and diversified clinical trial organizations, with strong capabilities across cardiology, metabolic disorders, renal, oncology, CNS, pulmonology, and vaccine research. At Flourish Research, we strive toward excellence. In clinical trials and healthcare, excellence means everyone deserves the best care, regardless of their race, color, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We embrace employees, customers, and patients from these underrepresented groups to help make this vision a reality. Flourish Research is driven by a diverse and inclusive community of passionate people who are committed to improving the quality of life of communities around the world. Flourish Research is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. Flourish Research complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for handicapped and disabled employees.