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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. This role is primarily focused on laboratory and clinical operations, including phlebotomy, diagnostic testing, and patient intake, along with essential patient engagement and administrative support. The ideal candidate will foster a welcoming environment while ensuring accurate clinical documentation and efficient patient flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy: Perform routine and complex blood draws using standard equipment, including butterfly needles.
• Toxicology & Diagnostics: Collect and handle urine drug screenings (UDS) and perform CLIA-waived diagnostic testing.
• Patient Intake: Capture accurate medical histories, record assessments in the EMR, and obtain vital signs (must be proficient in performing manual blood pressure checks when automated equipment is unavailable).
• Inventory & Lab Maintenance: Restock, manage, and audit lab supplies, PPE, and clinical inventory.
• Patient Engagement: Warmly greet and interact with patients in a supportive, non-judgmental, and approachable manner to foster a welcoming environment.
• Patient Outreach: Perform phone outreach for appointment reminders, treatment follow-ups, and care re-engagement.
• Prior Authorizations & Injections Assistance: (Preferred) Assist with administrative workflows surrounding prior authorizations and organizing injection patient schedules.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate clinical documentation and scan medical records into the EMR system.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in performing phlebotomy, including the use of butterfly needles.
• Ability to collect and handle urine drug screenings (UDS) and perform CLIA-waived diagnostic testing.
• Competence in capturing accurate medical histories, recording assessments in EMR, and obtaining vital signs.
• Proficient in performing manual blood pressure checks when automated equipment is unavailable.
• Experience with inventory management, restocking, and auditing lab supplies.
• Strong patient engagement skills, fostering a supportive and welcoming environment.
• Experience with patient outreach for appointment reminders and follow-ups.
• Preferred: Prior experience in Behavioral Health, Addiction Medicine, or specialized outpatient care settings.
• Preferred: Familiarity with medical billing processes, prior authorizations, and EMR documentation.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of phlebotomy experience.
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.

Skills

• EMR documentation and medical record scanning.
• Effective verbal communication for patient engagement and outreach.
• Organizational skills for inventory management and scheduling.

Additional Requirements

This position requires approximately 40 hours per week, with a typical schedule including:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
• Friday: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

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 against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

^*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.