Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse

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 seeks a Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team. The primary responsibilities include providing routine clinic duties associated with a reproductive health program, ensuring high-level customer service and patient care, and supporting health center operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine clinic duties under the supervision of the Health Center Manager.
• Provide customer service and patient care as part of a reproductive health program.
• Conduct patient history review, perform and process labs, provide contraceptive supplies, and offer unbiased education.
• Assist with inventory and support Clinicians when needed.
• Act as advocates for advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assisting diploma program, Associate degree in Medical Assisting, or current EMT/Paramedic licensure, or 6+ months experience as a Health Center Associate II.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate for healthcare providers.
• Active LPN license in Nebraska, if applicable.
• Hepatitis B vaccination records, MMR vaccination records or proof of immunization, and a Tuberculosis PPD Skin Test no older than 12 months.

Skills

• Strong customer service and patient care skills.
• Ability to work in a team and support health center operations.

Additional Requirements

• Schedules created & sent out 6 weeks in advance.
• Full-time schedule, ranging from 32 to 40 hours per week.
• Rotating Saturdays and evenings as assigned.

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

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment with our client is at will.

* 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.