Medical Assistant

Eisner Health Open•Lynwood, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Eisner Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Medical Assistant to provide high-quality back-office support to family practice providers at its Lynwood location. The role supports patient-centered care for individuals and families across the lifespan in a fast-paced community health setting. The Medical Assistant contributes to clinical care, patient education, care coordination, documentation, patient flow, and the effective operation of the department while providing culturally responsive service.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification prior to hire.
Strong communication, organization, and patient-service skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Commitment to providing compassionate, culturally responsive, and patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
At least one year of outpatient Medical Assistant experience.
Experience in family practice, primary care, community health, or a similar outpatient setting.
Knowledge of basic clinical workflows, infection control standards, and patient safety protocols.
Experience administering immunizations, performing point-of-care testing, and collecting laboratory specimens.
Familiarity with population health tasks such as outreach, care gaps, and quality metrics.
Experience with triage support, messaging, and managing provider inbox tasks.

Responsibilities

Greet and prepare patients for examinations and procedures by obtaining vital signs, medical histories, medication information, and other pertinent clinical data.
Accurately document patient information, clinical observations, services, and required documentation in the EHR; review charts for completeness and ensure results and consult notes are available for provider review.
Assist providers with examinations, treatments, procedures, and management of acute and chronic conditions according to established clinical protocols and standing orders.
Administer medications, injections, and routine immunizations according to provider orders, standing orders, organizational policies, current CDC recommendations, and applicable California requirements.
Perform medication reconciliation, identify discrepancies or concerns, and communicate findings to the provider.
Educate patients about medications, treatment plans, preventive care, immunizations, disease management, lifestyle modifications, and follow-up care.
Perform routine clinical screenings and preventive assessments, including blood pressure, pulse oximetry, BMI, vision screening, and other age-appropriate screenings.
Obtain and review patient consents and ensure required documentation is complete and accurate.
Coordinate patient care through referrals, appointment scheduling, orders, laboratory services, and follow-up activities.
Collect, label, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing according to proper handling and transport procedures.
Monitor patients for adverse reactions to medications, immunizations, and treatments and promptly report concerns to the provider.
Support preventive health and wellness initiatives, including immunization review and patient education.
Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked exam rooms, equipment, supplies, and emergency preparedness materials in accordance with safety and infection control standards.
Support efficient patient flow and front- and back-office operations, including discharge, phone calls, scheduling, and referrals.
Participate in quality improvement, productivity, compliance, and documentation initiatives and maintain compliance with HIPAA and applicable healthcare regulations.
Contribute to a collaborative team environment, assist with staff training and onboarding, and flexibly support clinical functions and departmental needs.
Provide compassionate, culturally responsive, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced community health setting.