MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Eisnerhealth; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

9 paid holidays

Paid jury duty

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance & LTD

Chiropractic/Acupuncture benefits

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Eisner Health in Lynwood, CA is hiring a Medical Assistant for a 100% on-site, Monday–Friday role. The MA will provide back-office support to family practice providers, document data in the EHR, and support patient-centered care in a fast-paced community health setting.

The ideal candidate has MA training, strong communication, and a commitment to culturally responsive care. Bilingual skills are a plus; CPR certification is required or pending. This is a full-time position with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification prior to hire.
• At least one year of outpatient Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Experience in family practice, primary care, or a similar outpatient setting is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and patient-service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, culturally responsive, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs and medical histories.
• Accurately document patient information in the EHR and ensure chart completeness.
• Assist providers with examinations, treatments, and management of conditions.
• Administer medications, injections, and routine immunizations per orders and policies.
• Perform medication reconciliation and communicate discrepancies to the provider.
• Provide patient education on medications, treatment plans, and preventive care.
• Conduct routine clinical screenings and preventive assessments.
• Obtain patient consents and ensure documentation is complete.
• Coordinate referrals, scheduling, orders, and lab services.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Patient-service

Fast-paced work

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $22 USD to $27 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• CLINICAL SERVICES
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MEDIC001102

Description

*This position is 100% on-site Mon-Fri in Lynwood*

Become part of a compassionate, collaborative team that is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to families in our community.

Eisner Health is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children, families, and communities throughout Los Angeles County. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide comprehensive, culturally responsive care across every stage of life, including primary care, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, dental, optometry, dermatology, pharmacy, laboratory services, and care coordination.

Position Summary & Duties

Eisner Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team in Lynwood. In this role, you will provide high-quality back-office support to family practice providers while helping deliver exceptional, patient-centered care across the lifespan. The ideal candidate is passionate about serving patients in a community health setting, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to providing high-quality care to individuals and families.

What You'll Do

• Greet and prepare patients for examinations and procedures by obtaining vital signs, medical histories, medication information, and other pertinent clinical data.
• Accurately document patient information, clinical observations, services, and required documentation in the EHR; review charts for completeness and ensure results and consult notes are available for provider review.
• Assist providers with examinations, treatments, procedures, and management of acute and chronic conditions in accordance with established clinical protocols and standing orders.
• Administer medications, injections, and routine immunizations according to provider orders, standing orders, organizational policies, current CDC recommendations, and applicable California requirements.
• Perform medication reconciliation, identify discrepancies or concerns, and communicate findings to the provider.
• Provide patient education regarding medications, treatment plans, preventive care, immunizations, disease management, lifestyle modifications, and follow-up care.
• Perform routine clinical screenings and preventive assessments, including blood pressure, pulse oximetry, BMI, vision screening, and other age-appropriate screenings.
• Obtain and review patient consents and ensure required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Coordinate patient care through referrals, appointment scheduling, orders, laboratory services, and follow-up activities.
• Collect, label, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing in accordance with proper handling and transport procedures.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions to medications, immunizations, and treatments and promptly report concerns to the provider.
• Support preventive health and wellness initiatives, including immunization review and patient education.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked exam rooms, equipment, supplies, and emergency preparedness materials in accordance with safety and infection control standards.
• Support efficient patient flow and front- and back-office operations, including discharge, phone calls, scheduling, and referrals.
• Participate in quality improvement, productivity, compliance, and documentation initiatives and maintain compliance with HIPAA and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment, assist with staff training and onboarding, and demonstrate flexibility in supporting clinical functions and departmental needs.
• Provide compassionate, culturally responsive, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced community health setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification prior to hire.
• At least one year of outpatient Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Experience in family practice, primary care, community health, or a similar outpatient setting is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and patient-service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, culturally responsive, and patient-centered care.

Preferred

• Knowledge of basic clinical workflows, infection control standards, and patient safety protocols
• Experience administering immunizations, performing point-of-care testing, and collecting lab specimens
• Familiarity with population health tasks such as outreach, care gaps, and quality metrics
• Experience with triage support, messaging, and managing provider inbox tasks

Benefits That Support You

• PTO: 7.08 hours accrued per pay period (26 pay periods per year)
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid jury duty: 40 hours per year
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - including HSA-eligible and PPO options
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare, Dependent Care & Transportation
• Employer-sponsored Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• 30 covered Chiropractic or Acupuncture visits
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution

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