Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant (Front & Back Office) - Lynwood

Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Join a busy, patient-focused clinic where you"ll gain hands-on experience, build valuable skills, and make a real impact in your community.

Pediatric & Family Medical Center is looking for a bilingual Medical Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with patients of all ages. Whether you"re looking to grow your clinical skills, strengthen your administrative experience, or get your foot in the door with a respected healthcare organization, this role offers the training, exposure, and support to help you succeed.

WHAT"S IN IT FOR YOU

Build experience in both front and back office medical assisting

Join a welcoming team that enjoys training and developing talent

Work with women"s health and pediatric patient populations

Gain experience with referrals, insurance verification, EMR documentation, and patient care

Develop skills that will benefit you throughout your healthcare career

High-energy environment where every day brings something new

Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term growth potential

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a hybrid front and back office Medical Assistant position within a busy family practice clinic. You"ll support providers and patients throughout the entire visit, from insurance verification and referrals to patient intake, documentation, and clinical support. The ideal candidate is professional, bilingual in Spanish, eager to learn, and enjoys working in a team-oriented healthcare environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Room patients and assist with daily patient flow

Verify insurance eligibility and update patient information

Process referrals and coordinate specialty appointments

Maintain accurate documentation in Athena EMR and NextGen systems

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

Assist with basic clinical and laboratory-related duties

Sterilize instruments and maintain exam room readiness

Provide outstanding customer service to patients and families

Support providers and staff to ensure efficient clinic operations

Maintain accurate records and follow clinic procedures

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Minimum 6 months of Medical Assistant or healthcare experience

Fluent Spanish speaking, reading, and writing required

Experience with Athena EMR preferred

Strong administrative and organizational skills

Excellent customer service and communication abilities

Ability to multitask in a high-volume environment

Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

WORK ENVIRONMENT

You"ll be part of a busy family practice serving a diverse patient population with a focus on women"s health and pediatrics. This clinic sees a high volume of patients and relies on team members who are adaptable, dependable, and passionate about providing excellent patient care. Bilingual communication is essential, as many patients are Spanish-speaking.

SCHEDULE & PAY

Pay: $22.00/hour

Schedule: 7:15am-5:30pm Monday-Friday (scheduled for an 8 hour shift)

JOB TYPE & LOCATION

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Location: Lynwood, CA

WORKPLACE TYPE

Fully Onsite

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Lynwood, CA.

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lynwood,CA.

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