About the position

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing culturally sensitive medical services to a diverse patient population, including the elderly, families, pregnant women, adolescents, and the homeless. This role involves preparing patients for medical visits, administering immunizations, and maintaining patient confidentiality while delivering high-quality healthcare services. The Medical Assistant will work closely with the medical team and report directly to the Medical Assistant Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits by taking vital signs and confirming the reason for the visit.
• Perform basic laboratory tests and blood draws.
• Assist providers during examinations and prepare/administer immunizations and medications as ordered.
• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and prepare treatment rooms for procedures.
• Communicate effectively with providers, co-workers, and patients, ensuring respect and cooperation.
• Perform general office duties such as answering emails, returning phone calls, and completing forms for the provider.
• Complete non-patient tasks during slow times, including messages, callbacks, and mailouts.

Requirements

• Current Active Washington State Medical Assistant, Registered or Certified.
• Current BLS/CPR/First Aid certification.
• Ability to perform basic laboratory tests and blood draws.
• Knowledge of computer applications, EHR, scheduling, and documentation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, active listening, and time management abilities.
• Experience working with the unique healthcare needs of American Indians/Alaska Natives.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting with diverse patient populations.
• Knowledge of pulmonary equipment, electrocardiogram, Snellen eye tests, and audiometer.

Benefits 

• 401(k) Retirement Plan, multiple medical, dental and vision plan options, Short Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance Plan, Weekly Pay, Paid Sick Time Offered in WA (1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked), Professional development opportunities

Additional Requirements

• Ability to float between multiple locations if needed
• Pass a background check, health screen, and drug screen
• Be available to start as soon as the aforementioned checks are passed
• A commitment not to take PTO for the first 90 days of employment
• Parking costs will be partially reimbursed, responsibility for $20/month

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.

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.

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.