Medical Assistant

United-Medical-Doctors; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel between Los Alamitos and Long

Job summary

United-Medical-Doctors is seeking a compassionate Multi-Specialty Medical Assistant to join our clinical team. This role combines front-office administration with back-office clinical duties across Los Alamitos and Long Beach locations.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year MA experience, familiarity with EMR systems, and strong patient-service skills. Travel between locations is required to maintain smooth patient flow and consistent workflows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• MA diploma/certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Experience performing both front-office and back-office duties.
• Experience in a multi-specialty medical practice is a plus.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, basic clinical procedures, and standard medical office practices.
• Experience with EMR systems and basic computer applications.
• Ability to obtain and document vital signs accurately and assist with in-office procedures.
• Strong patient service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in patients professionally.
• Verify demographics, insurance, and required documents.
• Schedule and confirm appointments; answer calls and route messages.
• Collect copayments and patient payments as applicable.
• Assist with referrals, authorizations, and medical record requests.
• Coordinate follow-ups and assist physicians with examinations.
• Prepare exam rooms, supplies, and equipment; lab specimen handling.
• Perform point-of-care testing; collect specimens and assist with lab procedures.
• Administer medications and injections within scope; provide post-procedure instructions.
• Maintain EMR documentation and HIPAA-compliant patient confidentiality.
• Travel between Los Alamitos and Long Beach locations as scheduled.

Skills

Front-office duties

Back-office duties

Vital signs

Injections

Specimen collection

Lab procedures

Patient education

HIPAA compliance

EMR proficiency

Computer applications

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant diploma/certificate

Tools

EMR systems

Computer applications

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and experienced **Multi-Specialty Medical Assistant** to join our clinical team. This position includes both **front-office administrative and back-office clinical responsibilities** and will require regular travel between our **Los Alamitos and Long Beach locations**.The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-specialty medical practice, provides exceptional patient service, maintains strong attention to detail, and is able to effectively support both administrative and clinical operations across multiple office locations.* Greet and check in patients in a professional and welcoming manner.* Verify patient demographics, insurance information, and required documentation.* Schedule and confirm patient appointments.* Answer incoming calls, route messages, and assist patients with general questions.* Collect copayments and other patient payments as applicable.* Assist with referrals, authorizations, prescription requests, and medical record requests.* Check patients out and coordinate follow-up appointments as directed.* Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments.* Obtain and document patient histories, vital signs, medications, allergies, and other clinical information.* Assist physicians and providers with examinations and in-office procedures.* Perform clinical procedures within scope of practice.* Prepare and maintain exam rooms, supplies, and equipment.* Collect, prepare, and properly label laboratory specimens.* Perform point-of-care testing and assist with laboratory procedures as directed.* Administer medications and injections within scope of practice and applicable regulations.* Provide patient education and post-procedure instructions as directed by the provider.* Document patient care accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR).* Communicate laboratory and diagnostic results to patients according to provider instructions and office protocols.* Maintain infection-control, sterilization, and safety standards.* Monitor and stock clinical and office supplies.* Coordinate with providers and staff to maintain efficient patient flow.* Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and applicable healthcare regulations.* Travel between the **Los Alamitos and Long Beach offices** as scheduled.* Assist with maintaining consistent front- and back-office workflows across both locations.* Perform other administrative and clinical duties as assigned.* High school diploma or equivalent required.* Medical Assistant diploma or certificate from an accredited or recognized program preferred.* Minimum of **1 year of Medical Assistant experience** preferred.* Experience performing both **front-office and back-office duties** strongly preferred.* Experience in a **multi-specialty medical practice** is a plus.* Knowledge of medical terminology, basic clinical procedures, and standard medical office practices.* Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and basic computer applications.* Ability to obtain and document vital signs accurately and assist with in-office procedures.* Strong patient service, communication, and interpersonal skills.* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.* Ability to work effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical staff, and administrative team members.* Professional, dependable, and able to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.* Must be comfortable transitioning between front-office administrative responsibilities and back-office clinical duties based on daily operational needs.* Must be willing and able to travel between the **Los Alamitos and Long Beach locations** as scheduled.* Reliable transportation required for travel between assigned office locations.* Bilingual skills are a plus, but not required.