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Job Summary

The Medical Assistant/Community Health Worker provides administrative assistance and patient care support for a family planning clinic and its mobile unit. Key responsibilities include registering clients, maintaining medical records, managing provider and mobile unit schedules, and providing limited clinical care and education. Additionally, this position is responsible for conducting community outreach and education for organizations, schools, and families during non-clinical hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet clients upon arrival and determine their specific needs.
• Manage client registration, including paperwork completion, calculating fees based on a sliding scale, and notifying providers of client arrival.
• Follow established medical records policies to create files for new clients and maintain all medical records in accordance with organizational policies and HIPAA guidelines.
• Coordinate and schedule initial and follow-up client visits.
• Provide excellent customer service as the primary point of contact for phone inquiries and in-person visits.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support for the clinic operations.
• Assist the Advanced Practice Nurse with examinations, treatments, special tests, and procedures, including point-of-care testing and venipuncture.
• Review charts, record vital signs, take patient histories, and collect lab samples, including administering medications under the direction of the Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Sanitize and stock exam rooms and maintain inventory for office, clinical, and laboratory supplies.
• Provide education regarding reproductive health and sexuality tailored to client needs.
• Coordinate the labeling, delivery, and receipt of laboratory specimens and communicate lab results to the provider, relay information to clients, and coordinate follow-up care.
• Facilitate client referrals for additional services as required.
• Lead educational and outreach sessions within the community.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and front desk operations.
• Experience with finger sticks.
• CMA or Diploma (preferred).

Skills

• Proficiency in basic computer skills and database applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with diverse populations.
• Strong work ethic, prioritizing duties and responsibilities effectively.

Schedule

7:30am - 4:30pm

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

Medix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Compliance with government regulations is required.

^*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.