Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant (Front & Back Office)

Looking to launch or grow your healthcare career? Join a fast-paced family practice where you"ll gain hands-on experience in both clinical and administrative medical assisting.

Pediatric & Family Medical Center is seeking a bilingual Medical Assistant to support a busy family practice focused on women"s health and pediatrics. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate who wants to build valuable front and back office experience while working with a supportive team that provides exceptional training and career development.

WHAT"S IN IT FOR YOU

Great opportunity for entry-level Medical Assistants

Hands-on experience in both front and back office operations

Work with pediatric and women"s health patient populations

Strong training and mentorship from an experienced healthcare team

Gain valuable skills in EMR documentation, referrals, insurance verification, and patient care

Fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and grow

Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential

Work for a well-established family practice serving the local community

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a dependable and energetic Medical Assistant to support daily clinic operations in a high-volume family practice. This position combines administrative and clinical responsibilities, making it ideal for candidates looking to develop a well-rounded healthcare skillset. The ideal candidate is bilingual in Spanish, comfortable working with diverse patient populations, and eager to learn.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Room patients and assist with patient flow throughout the clinic

Verify insurance information and maintain patient records

Process referrals and coordinate with specialty providers

Document patient information accurately within Athena EMR and NextGen systems

Support front office operations including scheduling, registration, and patient check-in/check-out

Assist with basic clinical and laboratory duties as needed

Maintain and sterilize equipment and instruments according to clinic standards

Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with clinic procedures

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Minimum 6 months of healthcare or Medical Assistant experience

Fluent Spanish speaking, reading, and writing required

Experience with Athena EMR preferred

Strong administrative and documentation skills

Excellent communication and customer service abilities

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Professional, dependable, and eager to learn

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a fast-paced, high-volume family practice with a strong focus on women"s health and pediatrics. Many patients are Spanish-speaking, making bilingual communication essential. Candidates should be comfortable working in a busy clinic environment and be flexible to support different clinic locations as needed.

SCHEDULE & PAY

Pay: $22.00/hour

Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

JOB TYPE & LOCATION

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, California

WORKPLACE TYPE

Fully Onsite

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

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