Medical Assistant

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.Job SummaryOur client is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to join their team. The primary responsibilities include rooming patients, reviewing and updating patient records in Athena, taking patient vital signs, recording manual blood pressures, and assisting providers during pap smear exams while maintaining patient comfort.Key ResponsibilitiesRooming patientsReviewing and updating patient records in AthenaMonitoring patient vital signsRecording manual blood pressuresAssisting providers during pap smear examsQualifications2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient settingExperience with EMR systemsPreferred: Experience using Athena EMRPreferred: Prior experience in an ObGyn settingExperience2+ years of experience as an MA working in an outpatient settingEMR experience highly preferred, especially with Athena and ObGyn settingsSkillsProficient in EMR systems, particularly AthenaStrong communication and interpersonal skillsDetail-oriented with excellent organizational skillsAdditional RequirementsSchedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMFree on-site parking availableNo weekends or holidays requiredBenefitsPaid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).Short Term Disability Insurance.Term Life Insurance Plan.* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).Medix Overview:With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.