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 provide comprehensive back-office support to physicians, ensuring efficient patient care and clinic operations. This role involves assisting with patient exams, managing medical supplies and inventory, preparing patients for testing, handling lab results, and responding to patient inquiries in a professional manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides general back-office support to physicians.
• Assist provider with exams as needed.
• Stock and monitor inventory levels of medical supplies.
• Monitors and maintains medication sample closet.
• Prepares and assists patient for testing. Obtain results for exams as requested. Obtain lab results, have physician review, and notify patient of results as instructed by physician.
• Answer patient calls and respond in a prompt and professional manner.
• Responsible for final review of chart after chart prep.
• Train back-office staff on an as needed basis when requested by Office Administrator.
• Responds and complies with requests for information via most appropriate method, including fax.
• Responsible for completing all requests within timeframes as established by office policy.
• Follow rules and regulations of confidentiality protection as it relates to patient information.
• Delivers information to patient care or other designated areas including provider offices.
• Completes the referral process on specific procedures when requested to do so by Office Administrator.
• Provides leadership and guidance for excellent customer service.
• Communicates and engages effectively with others.
• Continually seeks opportunities to learn, share knowledge, and develop processes for the transfer of information.
• Follows and maintains policy and procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform manual blood pressure checks with strong core competency skills.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy (preferred).
• Experience in Nephrology (preferred).
• Bilingual skills (preferred).

Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience. Combined education/experience may substitute for minimum experience.

Skills

• Strong core competency skills in manual blood pressure checks.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Bilingual (preferred).
• Phlebotomy experience (preferred).
• Nephrology experience (preferred).

Additional Requirements

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Approximately 40 hours per week.

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.