Job Summary

Our client is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to join their team. The primary responsibilities include providing excellent patient care, managing appointments, and assisting the medical team with various clinical and administrative tasks.

Schedule 

- 20 hours per week - likely 7 hour shift 3 days/week

- schedule out 2 weeks in advance

- 8am to 4:30pm and one day that is 9am to 5:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling patient appointments.
• Answering incoming calls and checking voice messages regularly.
• Checking patients in/out and monitoring patient flow.
• Performing urine drug screens, taking vitals, assisting with patient evaluations.
• Calling in patient medication as directed by the Physician.
• Inputting accurate patient information into electronic health records.
• Sending prior-authorizations to insurance companies.
• Performing daily financial summary and balance of payments received.
• Responsible for cash collection and verification of benefits.
• Reviewing the Prescription Monitoring Database.
• Providing education and resource information regarding medication.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assisting preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Experience

• 1-3 years as a Medical Assistant (or similar type role).
• Phlebotomy and lab experience preferred.
• Experience with injections preferred.

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).

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.

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. 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.