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 skilled and patient-focused Medical Assistant with a strong emphasis on phlebotomy to join their healthcare team. This role is predominantly dedicated to performing blood draws, specimen collection, and related laboratory support. The ideal candidate will also provide basic clinical assistance and administrative support as needed, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient clinic operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood draws on patients.
• Collect, label, and process specimens according to established protocols and safety standards.
• Prepare specimens for transport to internal or external laboratories.
• Maintain phlebotomy supplies, equipment, and inventory; ensure a clean and organized work area.
• Monitor patients during and after specimen collection for adverse reactions.
• Adhere to infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA regulations.
• Record and update patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assist providers with vital signs, EKGs, and other basic clinical tasks as needed.
• Provide patient instructions regarding specimen collection or testing requirements.
• Support front office and administrative functions when required (scheduling, insurance verification, phone support).

Qualifications

• School certificate as a medical assistant.
• Excellent customer service skills and professionalism.
• Scheduling flexibility.
• Strong phlebotomy experience.

Skills

• Technical skills:
  Phlebotomy, EMR proficiency.
• Soft skills:
  
  Communication, teamwork, excellent customer service.

Additional Requirements

• National certification preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced medical office.

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).

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.