Community Health Medical Assistant — Back-Office

Actalent; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

Transportation benefits

EAP

PTO

Résumé du poste

Actalent is hiring a Medical Assistant in Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles, CA for a full-time, on-site contract-to-hire position. You will provide back-office clinical support, take vital signs, manage patient charts, and assist providers with examinations in a fast-paced community health clinic serving underserved populations.

The role requires CMA/MA training or certificate, current CPR/BLS, at least 2 years of MA experience, and strong HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant diploma or certificate from a recognized institution.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
• Minimum of 2 years of medical assistant experience preferred, with strong back-office clinical skills.
• Ability to perform core clinical tasks including taking vitals, rooming patients, preparing charts, and assisting with examinations and procedures.
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to maintain accurate, timely records that meet funder and Quality Management requirements.
• Understanding of and adherence to HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality standards.
• Ability to commit to and maintain a full-time, MondayFriday onsite schedule with reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsabilités

• Provide back-office clinical support by rooming patients, taking vital signs, and preparing charts for provider review.
• Greet and register patients when needed, assist with completion of necessary forms, answer telephones, and schedule appointments.
• Retrieve medical files and maintain medical records in accordance with organizational, funder, and Quality Management requirements.
• Prepare treatment rooms to ensure they are neat, clean, and fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment for patient examinations.
• Maintain sanitary and sterile supplies and equipment, following infection control and safety protocols.
• Interview patients to obtain basic medical information and history, and accurately measure and record vital signs, height, weight, and BMI.
• Maintain monthly equipment logs, including Hemocue devices and refrigerators, and ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Support referral submission and tracking to ensure patients receive appropriate follow-up care and services.
• Assist with patient discharge by reinforcing follow-up instructions and ensuring patients understand their care plans.
• Assist physicians and nurses during examinations and treatments, including handling instruments, preparing and disinfecting treatment sites, and applying and removing dressings and bandages.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance at all times by protecting patient privacy and maintaining confidentiality of health information.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality and adhere to a full-time, Monday-Friday onsite schedule.
• Collaborate effectively with clinical staff, social workers, housing specialists, and other team members to support coordinated, patient-centered care.

Connaissances

MA diploma/certificate

CPR/BLS

EMR systems

2+ years MA experience

Vital signs

Medical documentation

HIPAA compliance

Full-time onsite

Communication skills

Spanish a plus

Formation

MA diploma or certificate

Outils

EMR systems

Hemocue devices

Description du poste

Actalent is hiring a Medical Assistant in Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles, CA for a full-time, on-site contract-to-hire position. You will provide back-office clinical support, take vital signs, manage patient charts, and assist providers with examinations in a fast-paced community health clinic serving underserved populations.

The role requires CMA/MA training or certificate, current CPR/BLS, at least 2 years of MA experience, and strong HIPAA compliance.