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 motivated Medical Assistant with strong bilingual skills to provide essential clinical and administrative support. This role involves front desk coverage, referrals, vitals/medication dispensing, and general clinical/clerical duties, ensuring smooth patient flow and care in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Front desk coverage
• Manage referrals
• Perform vitals and medication dispensing
• Execute clinical and clerical work as needed based on volume and capacity
• Perform vital signs, rooming, drawing medications, and urine tests (no advanced testing)

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Willingness to be cross-trained for both administrative and clinical duties
• Medical Assistant diploma or certification (experience preferred, but not required with diploma/certification)
• BLS certification
• Customer service skills
• Multitasking abilities
• Patience and professionalism to handle challenging patients
• Flexibility for multi-site travel
• Ability to perform vital signs, rooming, drawing medications, and urine tests

Experience

• 6 Months Medical Assistant or Front Desk/Admin Experience
• Pain Management Experience (preferred)

Skills

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• Customer service excellence
• Multitasking and organizational skills
• Professionalism and empathy
• Clinical skills: vital signs, rooming, medication drawing, urine tests
• Clerical skills: front desk, referrals

Education

• Medical Assistant diploma or certification
• BLS certification

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to work a weekly schedule between 8 AM and 6 PM (not exceeding 8 hours per day)
• Ability to travel to multiple site locations as required
• Comfortable working with a patient population often experiencing pain, requiring a patient-centric approach

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 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

^*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.