You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

The Field-Based Medical Assistant or Medical Technician position is crucial for ensuring the health and well-being of our client's complex Medicare patients. The role involves assisting mobile clinicians, conducting comprehensive in-home assessments, identifying healthcare needs, and coordinating complex care plans. The role collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes and enhance the quality of life for our members. Strong customer service skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of field-based clinicians.
• Communicate with healthcare providers via messaging, video conference, and mobile device.
• Conduct patient assessment and monitoring, including vital signs.
• Facilitate a physical exam using a mobile device and conduct other diagnostic tests and treatments as requested by the virtual provider, as permitted by state law.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain point of care laboratory equipment.
• Perform EKGs.
• Perform screenings such as urine and finger sticks.
• Assist NP/PAs in the daily functions of a mobile care delivery.
• Document patient information.
• Restock mobile care delivery supplies.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant with a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Proficient computer skills for electronic health record documentation.
• Strong customer service, communication, and technological skills.
• Cultural competency and ability to interact with patients and families, develop rapport and trust, and provide verbal professional clinical presentations/summaries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Additional medical education or training is preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification is required.

Shift

• Per diem.
• Ability to plan/choose your shifts shifts between Monday - Friday 8-5.
• Guarantee of 5 hours per week, ideally looking for individuals who can commit to 10 hours per week.
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Additional Requirements

• Basic Life Support certification required, with ongoing maintenance of certification.
• This role will require regular travel. A reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally and/or regionally is required.

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.

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.