Back Office MA

• Medical Assistant

• Job Details

1. Posting Date: 12/09/2024
2. Reference ID: 237362
3. Location: Los Angeles Ca 90015
4. Work Location: Onsite
5. Discipline: Allied
6. Job Type: Contract to Hire
7. Salary Expectations/ Pay Rate or Range: $21.00 per hour

• Job Description

Are you ready to give your career a boost by bringing your talents and expertise to some of the nation's top companies? At Medix, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for talent through our Healthcare, Scientific and Information Technology divisions. Our dedicated recruiters offer a personalized service to make sure we truly understand your employment needs.

1. Responsibilities/ Job Duties:

• Assesses patients, measure vital signs, and obtain pertinent information as required per visit type.
• Records accurate information obtained from patient or parent/guardian in the electronic health record in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient for examination, treatment and/or procedures. Explains procedures to patients, answers questions as needed and/or allay their anxiety by providing them with additional time and/or information to make informed decisions. Determine and assess patient's understanding of information provided to them.
• Reviews and obtains informed consents from patients. Check for accuracy of consent/forms prior to filing into patient's electronic health record.
• Reviews patient's electronic medical record for completion and accuracy; makes sure that test results are in the electronic health records prior to the patient being seen by the physician/provider. Obtain any missing report as needed.
• Assists physician in examination and treatment of patients.
• Administers medication and/or immunization. Accurately documents completed information regarding medication/immunization in patient's electronic health record and other data base registry as needed. Knowledgeable of CAIR system preferred.
• Ensure that all orders and office services are completed and submitted for billing purpose.
• Maintains and stocks rooms with patient care supplies, sterilizes equipment, and keeps work area clean, orderly and functional. Check, set up exam rooms and assist in the opening and closing of department.
• Performs other functions of a medical assistant both in the front and the back office as needed. Assist in discharging patient from care, placing orders, referrals, appointment scheduling, answering phones, maintaining front desk and back office supplies, etc.

1. Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements:

• Certification as a medical assistant in the State of California.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Must possess a current CPR Certification, classes are provided if needed.
• High school graduate or equivalency.
• At least two years' experience as a medical assistant in an outpatient clinic for adult and adolescent patients; preferred.
• Must be flexible with her/his hours.

1. Schedule/ Shift:

• Opening: 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Regular: 8 - 4:30pm
• Closer: 8 - last patient (last patient is normally by 5:30- could go as late as 6:30pm)

1. 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

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).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. 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.

Medix is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.