Key Responsibilities
- Intake patients by verifying history, recording symptoms, and taking vital signs (blood pressure, weight, temperature).
- Administer injections and medications, perform venipuncture (phlebotomy) for lab work, and conduct point-of-care tests including EKGs, spirometry, and rapid flu/strep tests.
- Prepare patients for exams, assist providers with office procedures, and handle referral processing.
- Monitor and restock medical supplies, place reorders, verify shipments, and perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on clinical equipment.
- Maintain strict HIPAA patient confidentiality, enforce health and safety protocols, and follow federal, state, and facility regulations.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Active Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, or RMA).
- Alternative to certification: Graduate with an MA diploma/certificate OR possess 3+ years of hands-on MA experience.
- Active CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- 1+ years of prior clinical experience (as a Medical Assistant or EMT).
- Hands-on proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software.
- Dual experience in back-office clinical skills (vitals, phlebotomy, injections, urinalysis) and front-office operations (scheduling, prior authorizations, refills, referrals).
Shift & Schedule Details
- Clinic Operating Hours: Open 7 days a week
- Weekday Shifts (Mon-Fri): 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Weekend Shifts (Sat-Sun): 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
* 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.