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 team. This role involves comprehensive patient care, from greeting and preparing patients for exams to assisting physicians, managing lab specimens, and handling patient communications, all while ensuring efficient clinic operations and patient confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Greets the patient and escorts them from the waiting room to the exam rooms
• Prepares patients for exams or treatment takes history
• Puts charts up for physicians when the patient is ready in exam room
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments, assists physicians in preparing for examinations and minor procedures
• Pre-certifies surgical and other procedures, if appropriate
• Schedules tests and off site procedures when necessary, Communicates physician referral requests to referral staff for processing
• Disposes of contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines
• Obtains and handles laboratory specimens according to CLIA guidelines
• Takes medical stock inventory and communicates supply shortages to Manager
• Prepares samples for transport to reference lab completes appropriate requisition paperwork for processing and billing of specimens
• Ensures that laboratory samples are picked up by the reference laboratory daily
• Cleans and closes down equipment at the end of the day, making sure all cabinets are locked
• Monitors logs of specimens collected and sent to reference lab-ensures reports are returned from the reference lab in a timely manner
• Directs lab results to physician for review and treatment plan
• Takes patient phone calls, returns calls to patient after conferring with physician, charts phone calls, calls pharmacies and other healthcare professionals as directed by physicians
• Maintains patient confidentiality, complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice
• Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions

Qualifications

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

Experience

Minimum of 1 year MA experience

Skills

• EMR experience
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

• Medical Assistant Diploma or National Certification

Additional Requirements

• Must be flexible for shifts Monday-Friday from 8am-8pm
• Occasional Saturday Shifts required

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.