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 dedicated Medical Assistant responsible for ensuring smooth operations within the medical office environment. This role involves extensive scheduling, assisting in procedures, and providing exceptional customer service to treat patients with utmost care and professionalism.
Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Retrieve messages, respond to calls from various stakeholders, and document information in patient charts as delegated by the physician.
• Fax reports to relevant entities and handle death certificates.
• Maintain patient flow to minimize wait times and ensure an efficient appointment schedule.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures, follow orders, and communicate results.
• Conduct various tests and upload results, including spirometry, PFTs, and injections.
• Review and document EMR chart histories prior to visits, including vital signs and health information.
• Provide patient education on routine tasks and procedures, and manage test requests and prescription refills.
• Organize and prepare exam rooms and work areas, ensuring cleanliness and adequate stocking of supplies.
• Support MA lead in training new hires and maintaining EMR documentation practices.
• Uphold patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA Guidelines.
• Display professionalism and maintain cooperative relationships with the healthcare team.

Skills

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and medical documentation.
• Strong organizational abilities to manage workload and maintain the medical environment.

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).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on 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.
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.