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 rapidly growing Medicare Advantage value-based care model. This role primarily involves serving the senior population in a primary care setting, focusing on building strong patient relationships and providing comprehensive support alongside physicians, while managing a busy, lean clinic environment, and adapting to evolving processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct intake with patients, including measuring and recording vital signs, patient interviews, and medical histories.
• Perform examinations and routine screenings.
• Perform phlebotomy; must be strong in this skill.
• Critically listen and engage with patients, reporting all findings to the Primary Care Provider (PCP).
• Process patient phone messages, return calls, and relay information to patients and physicians.
• Change patient dressings, apply bandages, remove sutures, and perform other first aid procedures.
• Utilize CPR skills when necessary.
• Provide health coaching to patients.
• Room members, take vitals, perform EKGs, and administer injections.
• Perform diabetic retinopathy screenings (training can be provided).
• Assist with administrative work and quality measures.
• Close FOCS (Focus on Care Gaps).
• Perform screenings (e.g., PHQ-9 depression screenings).
• Complete stat referrals if urgent.

Qualifications

• Picture of MA Diploma required.
• 1 year of Medical Assistant (MA) experience.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to work with diverse populations including staff, providers, members, family members, insurance carriers, vendors, and market leadership.
• 6+ months of phlebotomy experience is highly desired.
• EClinicalWorks (ECW) or similar Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.
• Experience working with the elderly patient population (preferred).
• Value Based Care Experience (preferred).

Experience

• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
• 6+ months of phlebotomy experience is highly desired.

Skills

• Technical Skills: Proficient in phlebotomy, EClinicalWorks or similar EMR experience, Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
• Soft Skills: Adaptability, team player, willingness to assist when needed, eagerness to learn and embrace new approaches, punctual.

Education

• Medical Assistant Diploma is required.

Additional Requirements

• Must be comfortable adapting to a growing organization where training and processes can be updated frequently.
• Willingness to help out when needed in a busy and lean clinic environment, even if it's not "their patient."
• Must be punctual; daily meetings start promptly at 8:00 AM.

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.