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Medical Assistant Back Office

Posted: December 18, 2024
Salary:Up to US$21 per hour + benefits: healthcare/vision/dental
Location:Los Angeles
Job type: Contract
Discipline:Allied
Reference:237528_1734563022
Work Location:On-site

Job description

Job Responsibilties:
  • Take and record vital signs; report abnormal findings to provider.
  • Perform: venipuncture; EKG; apply/remove dressings and bandages; collect non-invasive specimens from both adults and children; assist patient in ambulation/transfer; perform simple lab test; read PPD skin tests; perform visual acuity/audiometric screening; perform finger sticks; obtain throat swabs; perform ear lavage; administer medication/vaccines as per CMOAR policy/ procedure and scope of practice including Pulmoaid.
  • Document reason for patient's visit.
  • Observe signs, symptoms and reactions and report unusual conditions as appropriate.
  • Prepare consent forms as needed and required.
  • Administer and document treatments as per policy and procedure.
  • Collect and label specimens; prepares appropriate lab slips with 100% accuracy.
  • Prepare/assist the provider with examination and/or procedures.
  • Provide patient/family education related to treatment and after care according to policy and procedures. Explain all procedures and treatments to patient prior to their performance. Assure patients/family's understanding by obtaining verbal feedback or return demonstration.
Qualifications:
  • Medical Assistant certification
  • 1+ years of MA experience working in back office
  • MUST be skilled and experience with Blood Draws
  • CPR certification
  • High School graduate or equivalent
  • Bi-lingual English/Spanish - REQUIRED
Schedule:
  • Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
  • For this location, you must be available for the following shifts:
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays
      • 11:30am - 8:30pm shift
      • Not every week - but flexible to work if needed
    • Saturdays
      • 8:00am - 5:00pm on Saturdays
      • Not every week - but flexible to work if needed
Pay: $21/hr
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.