Certified Medical Assistant II

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to become part of their dynamic Urgent Care team. The role involves managing initial vitals, performing blood draws, and assisting with various minor procedures, providing a diverse and engaging clinical experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Intake: Perform initial assessments, including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
• Point-of-Care Testing (POCT): Conduct rapid tests for Strep, Flu, COVID-19, glucose levels, and urinalysis.
• Procedural Support: Assist providers with minor surgeries, suturing, wound care, and dressing changes.
• Medication Administration: Administer injections (IM, SubQ) and nebulizer treatments as directed.
• Diagnostics: Perform EKGs and basic phlebotomy (venipuncture and capillary sticks).
• Specialty Skills: Apply basic orthopedic splints and provide crutch-walking instructions.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR) and ensure patient confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Sanitize exam rooms between patients and ensure clinical areas are stocked.
• Manage "In-Basket" tasks, including calling patients with lab results and processing pharmacy refills.

Schedule

• Mon: 730am to 4pm (be at the practice by 725am)
• Tues: 730am to 4pm
• Wed: 1130a to 8pm/close (weekly night shift) - once a week
• Thurs: 730am to 4pm
• Fri: 730am to 4pm
• Sunday: 730a to 6pm/close (monthly weekend shift) - 4th Sunday a month

Qualifications

• Certified/Registered Medical Assistant
• Medical Assistant Diploma from a reputable trade school
• 2 years of Medical Assistant experience
• Reliable Transportation - this person will help open the office, needs to be reliable
• Ability to support a busy practice with multiple providers and specialties
• EPIC experience is a nice to have

Skills

• Technical proficiency in managing electronic health records and conducting various medical tests.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.

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.

For California Applicants:

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 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.

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?