Job Summary

Our client is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to provide patient-centered care and support clinical operations. This role involves working directly with Veterans, contributing to their disability evaluations and benefits process.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care, including vital signs, blood draws, specimen collection, diagnostic testing, and patient education within scope of practice.
• Support providers and clinical staff while maintaining a professional, compassionate, and customer-focused environment.
• Perform front- and back-office administrative duties, including scheduling, phone calls, data entry, documentation, and record management.
• Maintain HIPAA, infection control, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance while following organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain clinic operations by managing supplies, keeping work areas clean and organized, using EMR/MS Office systems, and responding appropriately to patient or emergency needs.

Qualifications

• MA diploma, MA certification, or Registered MA required
• Phlebotomy or blood draw experience
• Military background, veteran or VA experience (preferred)

Experience

• 3+ years of medical assisting experience

Skills

• Patient-centered care and vital signs
• Phlebotomy and blood drawing
• Specimen collection and diagnostic testing
• Patient education
• Administrative duties including scheduling, phone calls, data entry, documentation, and record management
• HIPAA, infection control, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
• EMR/MS Office systems proficiency
• Compassionate and customer-focused approach

Education

• MA diploma, MA certification, or Registered MA

Additional Requirements

• Full time, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
• Long term contract with no end date

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

Medix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

^*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.