Medical Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: 3851 Katella Ave Ste 305 - Los Alamitos, CA, Salary Range: $23.00 - $27.00Hourly, We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and experienced **Multi-Specialty Medical Assistant** to join our clinical team. This position includes both **front-office administrative and back-office clinical responsibilities** and will require regular travel between our **Los Alamitos and Long Beach locations**.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-specialty medical practice, provides exceptional patient service, maintains strong attention to detail, and is able to effectively support both administrative and clinical operations across multiple office locations.

* Greet and check in patients in a professional and welcoming manner.
* Verify patient demographics, insurance information, and required documentation.
* Schedule and confirm patient appointments.
* Answer incoming calls, route messages, and assist patients with general questions.
* Collect copayments and other patient payments as applicable.
* Assist with referrals, authorizations, prescription requests, and medical record requests.
* Check patients out and coordinate follow-up appointments as directed.
* Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments.
* Obtain and document patient histories, vital signs, medications, allergies, and other clinical information.
* Assist physicians and providers with examinations and in-office procedures.
* Perform clinical procedures within scope of practice.
* Prepare and maintain exam rooms, supplies, and equipment.
* Collect, prepare, and properly label laboratory specimens.
* Perform point-of-care testing and assist with laboratory procedures as directed.
* Administer medications and injections within scope of practice and applicable regulations.
* Provide patient education and post-procedure instructions as directed by the provider.
* Document patient care accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR).
* Communicate laboratory and diagnostic results to patients according to provider instructions and office protocols.
* Maintain infection-control, sterilization, and safety standards.
* Monitor and stock clinical and office supplies.
* Coordinate with providers and staff to maintain efficient patient flow.
* Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and applicable healthcare regulations.
* Travel between the **Los Alamitos and Long Beach offices** as scheduled.
* Assist with maintaining consistent front- and back-office workflows across both locations.
* Perform other administrative and clinical duties as assigned.
 
Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent required.
* Medical Assistant diploma or certificate from an accredited or recognized program preferred.
* Minimum of **1 year of Medical Assistant experience** preferred.
* Experience performing both **front-office and back-office duties** strongly preferred.
* Experience in a **multi-specialty medical practice** is a plus.
* Knowledge of medical terminology, basic clinical procedures, and standard medical office practices.
* Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and basic computer applications.
* Ability to obtain and document vital signs accurately and assist with in-office procedures.
* Strong patient service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to work effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical staff, and administrative team members.
* Professional, dependable, and able to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
* Must be comfortable transitioning between front-office administrative responsibilities and back-office clinical duties based on daily operational needs.
* Must be willing and able to travel between the **Los Alamitos and Long Beach locations** as scheduled.
* Reliable transportation required for travel between assigned office locations.
* Bilingual skills are a plus, but not required.