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 dedicated and experienced Medical Assistant to join their team. The Medical Assistant will play a critical role in providing both administrative and clinical support within the healthcare facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the Schedule: Handle all patient appointments, check-ins, and check-outs.
- Handle Billing: Verify insurance, update patient info, and collect co-pays or balances.
- Office Support: Answer phones and assist the nursing staff with paperwork.
- Patient Care: Prepare exam rooms, take vitals, and gather medical histories.
- Direct Assistance: Assist doctors with minor surgeries, physicals, and specimen collection.
- Medical Tasks: Administer injections and apply dressings, splints, or casts.
- Maintenance: Ensure all equipment is sterilized and supplies are fully stocked.
Qualifications
- 1+ years of Medical Assistant Experience
- Medical Assistant Diploma
- High School Diploma
- BLS Certification
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Medical Assistant Certification preferred (required within 6 months of start date)
- Experience in Women's Health is preferred
Skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Hours Per Week
40
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
The role requires adherence to all compliance regulations and organizational policies.
*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.
