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 Medical Assistant to join their team, playing a crucial role in patient intake, supporting physician examinations, performing laboratory services, and ensuring excellent care coordination. The Medical Assistant will also monitor workflow, oversee clinic operations, guide staff, conduct training sessions, and manage resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Intake: Rooms patients, captures vital signs, and documents history, allergies, and the primary reason for the visit.
• Physician Support: Assists with clinical examinations and medical procedures while maintaining open communication to ensure quality outcomes.
• Laboratory Services: Performs waived lab tests and handles the collection and preparation of laboratory specimens.
• Care Coordination: Audits ordered tests to ensure results are received and followed up on in a timely manner.
• Workflow Management: Monitors physician schedules and organizes patient flow to minimize wait times and ensure timely visits.
• Clinic Oversight: Serves as the primary point of contact for daily operations, resolving immediate issues or escalating them to leadership as needed.
• Staff Guidance: Leads front-line staff in day-to-day operations and delegates administrative duties to office personnel.
• Training & Compliance: Conducts staff training sessions, reviews patient care protocols, and ensures adherence to regulatory, billing, and quality standards.
• Resource Management: Monitors nursing supplies and equipment functionality, reporting maintenance needs or shortages to leadership.
• Customer Service: Actively participates in providing outstanding service and maintaining respectful relationships with patients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant Certification (unless previous Urology experience, then open to Medical Assistant Diploma)
• BLS Certification
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience

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.