The Staff Pad has partnered with a mission-driven
healthcare organization providing comprehensive primary care to underserved
populations in Loas Angeles, CA and we are looking to hire a dependable Medical
Assistant (Floater) to join their Operations team.
Reporting to the Clinic Manager, the Medical
Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to patients and
healthcare providers while assisting with daily clinic operations and patient
care needs.
As a Medical Assistant – Floater you would need to
travel between clinic locations, sometimes with limited advance notice.
Assignments may change based on staffing needs, and permanent placement at a
specific clinic is not guaranteed.
Schedule: Full-Time
What You’ll Do
- Interview
patients and obtain, document, and update vital signs and medical
information
- Maintain
accurate patient records, prescriptions, and clinical documentation in EHR
and practice management systems, including immunizations and medications
- Monitor
medical supply and material inventory, assist with ordering, and notify
the Clinic Manager when supplies, vaccines, or medications need
replenishment
- Prepare
and maintain clean, organized examination and treatment rooms, including
positioning and draping patients and preparing instruments, equipment, and
supplies
- Assist
providers with examinations, procedures, and patient care
- Clean,
disinfect, sterilize, and maintain medical instruments and equipment
- Operate
diagnostic equipment, including X-ray and EKG, and coordinate patient
testing
- Administer
injections, immunizations, and treatments under provider supervision
- Perform
routine and proficiency laboratory testing, prepare and process specimens,
and calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment as required
- Review
laboratory orders and billing for accuracy and communicate results to
patients as directed
- Perform
hearing screenings, record growth parameters, and provide patient
instructions for tests and procedures
- Maintain
required clinical logs, including medication, lead, refrigerator
temperature, scale, and abnormal TB result records
- Monitor
patient flow and support efficient clinic operations
- Support
front desk operations, including patient registration, scheduling,
telephone calls, forms, filing, and billing through the Practice
Management System
- Participate
in chart reviews and other medical assistant quality and compliance
activities
- Maintain
and coordinate medical records, including sending records to other offices
as requested
- Provide
translation assistance or coordinate translation services when needed
- Travel
between clinic locations to provide coverage and address staffing needs
- Assist
with the Indigent Program, including patient forms and coordination with
pharmaceutical companies
- Attend
staff meetings, trainings, and other work-related events
- Maintain
required employee health and medical requirements
- Perform
other duties as assigned or modified based on business needs
Additional Duties:
- Support
team and departmental initiatives, meet assigned goals, and participate in
process improvement
- Communicate
proactively with supervisors and team members
- Uphold
the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values through positive and
professional interactions with patients, staff, and the community
- Stay
informed of internal policies, procedures, and external matters that may
impact the organization
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications:
- Medical
Assistant Certificate required; certification from an accredited program
meeting ACA requirements strongly preferred
- CPR,
BCLS, OSHA, Phlebotomy, and First Aid certifications required as
applicable to job function or law
- Two
years of related experience
- Knowledge
of medical terminology, pediatric vaccinations, and clinical documentation
- Experience
with community organizing and working with underserved populations
- Experience
working with diverse and vulnerable communities
Additional Skills & Attributes
- Reliable
transportation
- Bilingual
English/Spanish proficiency required, including reading, writing, and
speaking
- Proficiency
with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Internet-based software
- EHR
and Practice Management System (PMS) experience strongly preferred
- Strong
charting, documentation, communication, and report-writing skills
- Ability
to interpret professional, technical, and regulatory information
- Strong
analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability
to maintain confidentiality and accuracy
- Ability
to follow oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures
- Ability
to adapt to changing clinic needs and work efficiently
- Ability
to maintain professional relationships with patients, coworkers, and
supervisors
- Ability
to gather information, evaluate situations, draw conclusions, and respond
appropriately
- Ability
to perform essential job functions effectively, with reasonable
accommodation as needed for individuals with disabilities
- Strong
visual acuity, depth perception, color vision, and ability to adjust focus
What You Can Expect
- Occasionally
stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl & lift and/or move up to
40 pounds
- Occasionally
work around moving mechanical parts and electrical hazards
- Work
in a moderately noisy environment
If you’re a compassionate and adaptable Medical
Assistant who values teamwork, quality patient care, and serving diverse
communities, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across
multiple clinic settings.
Join a mission-driven team where your flexibility
and skills can help support patients and providers where they are needed most.
Apply today