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 is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform quality team-based patient care under the direct supervision of a clinician. This role involves both clinical and administrative functions to promote health and wellness in a safe and friendly environment. The Medical Assistant will support clinicians and care management teams in managing chronic diseases and in the examination and treatment of pediatric patients. Additionally, they will be specialty trained as applicable.
Responsibilities / Job Duties
- Maintain high-quality patient experience, ensure safe patient environment, and maintain cleanliness and appropriate supplies in adherence to infection control policies.
- Perform and document patient intake vitals, and notify clinician of any abnormal findings.
- Conduct patient interviews with accurate documentation and update medical records as needed.
- Prepare patients for clinician examination, ensure clinician orders are performed and documented accurately.
- Assist in vision and hearing screenings, electrocardiograms, and other specialty procedures under clinician supervision.
- Perform and document vaccine and medication reconciliation; educate patients/parents prior to administration.
- Manage vaccine cold chain, handle, store, prepare, and administer vaccines properly.
- Complete patient follow-ups, manage tasks such as handling correspondence, obtaining medication pre-authorization, and arranging follow-up appointments.
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 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 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.
