Bilingual Medical Assistant — Phlebotomy & Front/Back Office

Nexus HR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

Medical

401(k)

Paid Leave

Job summary

Nexus HR is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a busy primary care clinic in Los Angeles. The role combines clinical and administrative duties, including phlebotomy in compliance with CDPH regulations, to ensure smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate will assist with exams, manage patient records, and support lab operations while maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of MA and lab experience is required.
• Experience in phlebotomy is preferred.
• Medical Assistant diploma required.
• Active CPR/BLS Certification.
• Experienced in front office, back office, and laboratory operations.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of EMR systems and CDPH/CLIA/OSHA/HIPAA regulations.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care by assisting providers, preparing patients for exams and procedures, taking vital signs, and documenting information in the EMR system.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures in compliance with California regulations, verifying patient identity with at least two identifiers, monitoring for adverse reactions, and following infection control protocols.
• Handle, label, process, store, and prepare specimens for transport while maintaining specimen integrity, accuracy, and chain-of-custody.
• Manage administrative tasks including patient registration, scheduling, appointment changes, insurance verification, authorizations, billing support, and maintaining accurate medical records.
• Ensure clinic and lab rooms are clean, stocked, and properly prepared; maintain equipment, perform opening/closing duties, and keep compliance logs up to date.
• Assist in maintaining overall clinic safety and cleanliness. Work across multiple clinic locations as assigned and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Medical Assistant diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Nexus HR is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a busy primary care clinic in Los Angeles. The role combines clinical and administrative duties, including phlebotomy in compliance with CDPH regulations, to ensure smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate will assist with exams, manage patient records, and support lab operations while maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant environment.