Medical Assistant

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant (MA) to join our outpatient care team. In this role, you will support providers by preparing examination rooms, assisting during patient visits and procedures, performing point-of-care testing, administering injections, and helping with patient flow. You'll also handle scheduling, referrals, prior authorizations, and coordinate with pharmacies, labs, and imaging.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team focused on quality patient care and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, ensuring cleanliness, sterilization, and stocked supplies
• Escort patients to exam rooms and obtain vital signs, weight, height, health history, chief complaints, and symptoms
• Assist physicians or APN during exams and procedures
• Perform point-of-care testing, EKGs, and administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections
• Manage patient scheduling and flow, updating and maintaining EPIC charts
• Handle referrals, prior authorizations, and coordinate with pharmacies, labs, and imaging
• Ensure compliance with infection control and vaccine administration protocols
• Document accurately and efficiently, supporting quality care metrics

Key Metrics: Average patient rooming time, vitals collection, documentation accuracy, infection control compliance, vaccine accuracy, quality care gaps, and patient flow

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some MA experience, preferably clinical
• Experience administering injections and performing EKGs
• Ability to take manual blood pressure
• Problem-solving skills and positive attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork

Preferred Skills

• EPIC experience

Certifications (Optional, Not Required)

• CMA, CCMA, RMA
• Certification through AMT, NCCT, NHA, ARMA, or AAMA

* 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).

* 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.