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.