Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant - APLA Health

Make a difference every day while helping deliver quality healthcare to underserved communities.

Join a mission-driven community health clinic in Baldwin Hills where your clinical skills, compassion, and reliability are truly valued. We're seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support a fast-paced primary care environment and provide exceptional patient care alongside a collaborative healthcare team.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Work with a supportive, long-tenured clinic team

Make a meaningful impact serving underserved populations

Stable full-time Monday-Friday schedule

Collaborative environment with providers, nurses, social workers, and support staff

Opportunity to expand your clinical skills in a high-volume setting

Mission-driven culture focused on patient-centered care

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is primarily a back-office Medical Assistant role supporting daily clinical operations in a busy community health clinic. You'll assist with patient intake, rooming, vital signs, documentation, referrals, and provider support while helping ensure patients receive compassionate, high-quality care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Room patients, obtain vital signs, and prepare them for provider visits

Prepare charts and maintain accurate EMR documentation

Assist providers during examinations and treatments

Support referral submissions and tracking

Maintain monthly equipment logs and exam room readiness

Assist with patient discharge and follow-up instructions

Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality

Assist with scheduling and registration as needed

Support efficient clinic flow and positive patient experiences

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Medical Assistant diploma or certificate required

Current CPR/BLS certification required

EMR experience required

2+ years of Medical Assistant experience preferred

Strong back-office clinical experience

Excellent patient care and communication skills

Reliable attendance and punctuality

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Community health, nonprofit, primary care, or FQHC experience

Hospital, ER, or urgent care experience

Spanish-speaking a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast-paced community health clinic serving a diverse patient population. You'll work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, housing specialists, and support staff in a collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on quality patient care.

SCHEDULE & PAY

Monday-Friday, Full-Time

Competitive pay based on experience

JOB TYPE & LOCATION

Contract-to-Hire

Onsite Community Health Clinic

WORKPLACE TYPE

Fully Onsite

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

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