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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant (Primary Care Clinic) to support physicians and advanced practice providers in a primary care clinic setting. The role involves providing both clinical and administrative assistance, preparing patients for visits, assisting with examinations and procedures, coordinating patient care, and promoting efficient clinic operations while ensuring exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs, height, weight, and chief complaint.
• Review and update medical history, medications, allergies, and immunization records in the EMR.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during office visits and minor procedures.
• Administer medications, injections, and immunizations as directed and permitted by state regulations.
• Perform point-of-care testing, including blood glucose, rapid strep, influenza, COVID-19, urinalysis, pregnancy tests, and EKGs.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens for testing.
• Perform phlebotomy, if applicable.
• Remove sutures or staples, perform wound care, and change dressings under provider direction.
• Educate patients on medications, preventive care, chronic disease management, and follow-up instructions.
• Clean, disinfect, and stock exam rooms while maintaining infection prevention standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current CMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA certification preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• One year of experience in a primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, or outpatient clinic preferred.
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience as a medical assistant
• Experience in Primary Care/Urgent Care preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology, infection prevention, and clinical procedures.
• Strong patient assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to perform multiple clinical and administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Professional, compassionate, and patient-centered approach.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Athena experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

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.