Entry Level Medical Assistant

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Medical Assistant

We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Entry-Level Medical Assistant to join our growing healthcare team in Downtown Los Angeles. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in the medical field and gain hands-on experience in a supportive clinical environment. Responsibilities include assisting with patient intake, vital signs, administrative tasks, and supporting medical staff with day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and passionate about patient care. No prior experience is required, but completion of a Medical Assistant training program is preferred. Pay starts at $21 per hour with opportunities for growth and development.

What's in it for you?

• Join an amazing close-knit team at a federally qualified health center.
• They promote from within, so there is opportunity for internal growth.
• They continue to serve the community as a leader in providing affordable healthcare in the San Fernando Valley.
• PAY:21
  
  

Required

• BLS Certification
• Bilingual in Spanish
  
  

Job Description

• Greets patients and visitors in a professional, courteous, and welcoming manner upon arrival at the medical facility.
• Answers incoming phone calls promptly, routes calls appropriately, and takes accurate messages when necessary.
• Schedules patient appointments efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and confirmation of insurance coverage.
• Verifies patient demographics and insurance information during check-in and updates records as needed.
• Collects co-pays, deductibles, and outstanding balances, and provides receipts for all transactions.
• Prepares and maintains patient charts, ensuring all necessary forms and documentation are completed and filed correctly.
• Coordinates with clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow and timely communication of patient needs.
• Manages incoming and outgoing correspondence, including faxes, emails, and mail, in a timely and confidential manner.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and professional front office environment at all times.
• Assists with administrative tasks such as data entry, scanning documents, and maintaining office supplies inventory.
• Adheres to HIPAA regulations and maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and a compassionate attitude toward patients and their families.
• Participates in staff meetings, training sessions, and quality improvement initiatives as required.
  
  

Work Environment

• Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth. You will be floating between departments, requiring self-sufficiency, determination, and proactivity. Managers have started as Medical Assistants and advanced their careers, indicating ample room for growth.
  
  

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA 90012.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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