Certified Medical Assistant Needed! - Ultimate Staffing Services

We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented, and reliable Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. The Medical Assistant will play a crucial role in providing excellent patient care, performing clinical and administrative duties, and supporting our healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality services. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background, great interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties:
* Take and record patient vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, temperature, weight, pulse, respiratory rate).
* Prepare patients for examinations, ensuring comfort and safety.
* Assist healthcare providers during examinations and minor procedures.
* Administer injections, immunizations, and prescribed medications as directed.
* Perform routine lab tests (e.g., urine analysis, blood draws) and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
* Sterilize and maintain medical equipment.
* Educate patients on healthcare needs, treatments, and prescribed medications.
* Assist with patient follow-up and care coordination as needed.
* Ensure proper documentation of patient information in electronic health records (EHR).
Administrative Duties:
* Schedule patient appointments, ensuring optimal patient flow.
* Answer patient inquiries and provide guidance on treatment procedures or medication instructions.
* Verify and update patient insurance information.
* Process patient billing and ensure accurate coding for insurance claims.
* Maintain patient files and ensure compliance with privacy regulations (HIPAA).
* Manage office supplies, including inventory and reordering as necessary.
* Collaborate with other medical and administrative staff to ensure smooth operations.
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Qualifications:
* Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is preferred.
* Certification: Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) preferred.
* Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a medical office or clinical setting is preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.