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 healthcare team. The primary responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, managing patient records, assisting physicians during minor procedures, and ensuring compliance with medical protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients from the waiting room to exam rooms.
• Prepare patients for exams or treatments and take medical histories.
• Set up charts for physicians when patients are ready in exam rooms.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and assist physicians in examinations and minor procedures.
• Pre-certify surgical and other procedures, if necessary.
• Schedule tests and off-site procedures and communicate physician referral requests to referral staff.
• Dispose of contaminated items in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
• Obtain and handle laboratory specimens following CLIA guidelines.
• Take medical stock inventory and report supply shortages to the Manager.
• Prepare samples for transport to reference lab and ensure appropriate requisition paperwork for specimen processing and billing.
• Clean and secure equipment at the end of the day, ensuring cabinets are locked.
• Monitor logs of specimens collected and sent to the reference lab, ensuring timely report returns.
• Direct lab results to physicians for review and treatment plans.
• Handle patient phone calls and return calls after consulting with physicians, including calling pharmacies and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and practice compliance guidelines.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of practice management and relevant computer software.

Qualifications

• Need EMR experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred.
• Medical Assistant Diploma or National Certification is preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Strong communication and patient interaction skills.

Additional Requirements

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm, with flexibility required from 8 am to 8 pm, and occasional Saturday shifts.

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

This job description complies with the employment and compliance standards established by the relevant authorities. Candidates must adhere to all guidelines and maintain the highest standards of professional conduct.

^*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.