Medical Assistant

Actalent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a community health clinic in Los Angeles. You will support back-office functions, perform phlebotomy, and assist with HIV counseling and risk assessments.

A MA diploma and 1 year of back-office experience are required, with bilingual Spanish skills preferred. The role is on-site in Los Angeles, with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• MA diploma required.
• 1 year of back-office experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-volume phlebotomy, finger sticks, urine collection, and specimen processing.
• Provide pre- and post-test HIV counseling.
• Conduct HIV/STD risk assessments and prevention education.
• Administer IM/SQ injections per provider orders.
• Take vitals, room patients, and prepare charts.
• Maintain monthly equipment logs (Glucometer, Hemocue).
• Support linkage to HIV primary care for newly diagnosed or disengaged patients.
• Assist with patient discharge and follow-up instructions.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Back Office Experience

Medical Assistant Experience

Phlebotomy

Education

MA diploma

Tools

Glucometer

Hemocue

Job description

Job Title: Medical Assistant A community health clinic is looking for a medical assistant to join their team to support the back office! MA diploma is required. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and gain extensive back office experience! 1 YEAR OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Gain experience in a fast-paced environment
• Back Office experience
• Extensive training program with opportunity for growth

REQUIREMENTS

• Bilingual in Spanish
• MA diploma
• 1 YEAR OF BACK OFFICE EXPERIENCE

Job Description

• Perform high-volume phlebotomy, finger sticks, urine collection, and specimen processing
• Provide pre- and post-test, client-centered HIV counseling
• Conduct HIV/STD risk assessments and prevention education
• Administer IM/SQ injections per providers orders
• Take vitals, room patients, and prepare charts
• Maintain monthly equipment logs (Glucometer, Hemocue, refrigerators)
• Support linkage to HIV primary care for newly diagnosed or disengaged patients
• Support referral submission and tracking
• Assist with patient discharge and follow-up instructions
• Maintain accurate documentation per funder and Quality Management requirements

Work Site

• This is a fully on-site position in Los Angeles, CA.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1-hour unpaid lunch).

Pay And Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/hr.
• 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)
• 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.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA 90036.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles, CA 90036.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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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