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 an experienced Medical Assistant to join their team. This role involves both clinical support and administrative coordination, ensuring seamless patient care and efficient medical office operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Intake: Room patients, obtain accurate vital signs, and update medical histories (medications, allergies, and chief complaints).
• Clinical Triage: Assist in screening patient calls and portal messages, escalating urgent concerns to the nursing or provider team.
• Lab Work: Perform basic point-of-care testing, specifically urine dips, pregnancy tests, and specimen collection.
• Injections: Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections under provider supervision.
• Procedure Prep: Set up exam rooms for OB/GYN procedures and assist providers during exams.
• Authorization Management: Initiate and track Prior Authorizations for medications, imaging, and specialized procedures.
• Medical Documentation: Manage and process FMLA and Disability paperwork for obstetric and surgical patients.
• Pharmacy Liaison: Process prescription refill requests and coordinate between providers and pharmacies.
• Patient Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for patient inquiries.
• Records Management: Maintain digital patient charts with adherence to HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Certification: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), or NHA Required.
• Education: Medical Assistant diploma required from an accredited school.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a medical office setting. Experience in Women’s Health or OB/GYN is a significant plus.
• Experience in Adult Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Urgent Care is also accepted.
• EPIC experience required.
• High level of empathy and discretion; ability to handle sensitive reproductive health topics professionally.
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage high volume of FMLA and authorization paperwork.

Schedule/Shift

Monday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm

• Parking not covered, nearby garages ~10/day.

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.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

As an applicant in the U.S., you will have rights under state and federal employment laws. Details of these rights and protections will be provided to you by Medix during the recruitment process.

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.

^*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.

^*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).

^*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.