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 Medical Assistant to join their Family Practice team. The selected candidate should be well-versed in back-office and front-office clinical workflows, patient triage, and preventative care. The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing exceptional patient care and ensuring a smooth, efficient experience for patients and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Handle a high patient volume, safely and efficiently rooming an average of 20–25 patients per day.
• Maintain a high standard of clinical efficiency, aiming to room patients and initiate vitals within 10 minutes of check-in.
• Assist patients and providers with clinical inquiries, prescription refills, lab results, and specialist referrals.
• Perform routine clinical tasks including taking vitals, recording medical histories, administering injections/immunizations, and performing blood draws (phlebotomy).
• Partner closely with physicians and mid-level providers to assist with minor in-office procedures, setups, and patient charting.
• Utilize Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems (e.g., Epic, NextGen, or specialized EMR) for precise documentation and charting.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma/GED and a Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited program (CMA or RMA preferred).

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Primary Care preferred).
• Strong proficiency in back-office clinical skills (injections, venipuncture, EKG, vitals).
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software and standard clinical charting protocols.
• Proven experience managing a fast-paced, high-volume patient schedule efficiently.

Skills

• Excellent communication, empathy, active listening, and problem-solving skills.

Schedule / Shift

M–F 8:00am–5:00pm PST (or 7:30am–4:00pm PST depending on clinic hours)

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.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*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.