Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Location Details: On-Site

Work Location: Lakewood and Westminster (floating between both locations)

Job Description:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a new graduate eager to gain hands-on clinical experience and further their career in healthcare.

Responsibilities/ Job Duties:

• Assist physicians in maintaining a steady flow throughout the daily clinic.
• Operate EKG machines and ensure accurate readings.
• Accurately record patient vitals such as blood pressure, heart rate, weight, and current symptoms.
• Document patients' current medication list, reason for visit, and other pertinent medical information.
• Perform cardiovascular stress testing under the supervision of a physician.
• Print post-hospital and transport office records as required.
• Verify and review patient records, including medications, reasons for visit, and other important details.
• Maintain and update patient charts, test results, and examination records.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, such as cleaning office spaces, managing supplies, and ensuring the clinic runs smoothly.

Minimum Educaiton and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Strong desire to advance in the medical field (nursing school, medical school, PA school, etc.).
• Excellent attendance, strong work ethic, and communication skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.

Schedule/ Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

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

For California Applicants:

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.