Certified Medical Assistant

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 Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative duties within a clinical environment. The primary responsibilities include assisting with daily patient flow, documenting interactions, handling clerical tasks, and performing medical assisting duties as per state regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical duties such as managing daily patient flow, escorting patients to exam rooms, collecting medical histories, refilling medications, and supporting providers/nurses during procedures.
• Accurately document patient interactions and ensure patients understand treatments and instructions.
• Handle clerical functions including processing medical records, retrieving lab and diagnostic reports, completing required forms, and maintaining accurate patient charts.
• Prepare exam rooms and equipment, maintain cleanliness, and manage supply inventory.
• Uphold patient rights, adhere to safety protocols, and report concerns involving patients or staff to supervisors.
• Perform tasks such as preparing for physical exams, administering medications, verifying prescriptions, applying wound dressings, and conducting basic lab procedures.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership or clinical staff.

Qualifications

• National CMA certification required

Experience

• Minimum of 2+ years as a Medical Assistant, including EMR/EHR experience

Skills

• Injection experience
• Strong soft skills - reliability is a key trait

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 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin

* 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.

* 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.