Patient Care Specialist II (Medical Assistant-LA County)

AIDS Healthcare Foundation Limited; Whittier (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AIDS Healthcare Foundation in Whittier, CA is seeking a Patient Care Specialist II (Medical Assistant) to float between LA County sites. You will perform phlebotomy, assist with front-office tasks, process referrals, and verify insurance coverage.

This role emphasizes compassionate patient advocacy and adherence to HIPAA, with collaboration across departments to ensure smooth workflows and timely care.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant diploma or certification required.
• Valid CPR certification from an American Heart Association-recognized vendor.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Commitment to AHF core values and mission.
• Experience in medical assistant clinical and administrative roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient care and clinical services as a Medical Assistant.
• Perform phlebotomy and other clinical tasks as needed.
• Handle front-office administrative duties such as scheduling, patient intake, and referral processing.
• Verify insurance coverage and assist with billing and payment procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborate with multiple departments and adapt to changing workflows.
• Promote AHF core values and mission to patients and staff.

Skills

Strong communication and customer

Ability to work in a dynamic

Commitment to AHF core values

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma or Certification

Job description

Position Overview

Patient Care Specialist II (Medical Assistant-LA County)

Location: Whittier, California, United States

This role is expected to float between sites within LA county. You will perform medical assistant clinical functions including phlebotomy, and administrative duties such as front‑office tasks, processing patient referrals, and verifying insurance coverage. You will act as a passionate advocate for AHF’s initiatives and uphold the organization’s core values.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient care and clinical services as a Medical Assistant.
• Perform phlebotomy and other clinical tasks as needed.
• Handle front‑office administrative duties such as scheduling, patient intake, and referral processing.
• Verify insurance coverage and assist with billing and payment procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborate with multiple departments and adapt to changing workflows.
• Promote AHF core values and mission to patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certification.
• Valid CPR Certification from an American Heart Association‑recognized vendor.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Commitment to AHF core values and mission.
• Experience in medical assistant clinical and administrative roles preferred.

Benefits

AHF offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other programs to support employee well‑being.

EEO Statement

We at AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.