Experienced Medical Assistant - Medical & Chiropractic Office

Unruh Chiropractic Inc • Santa Clarita, CA

3h

About The Position

Unruh Spine Centers is seeking an experienced, dependable, and motivated Medical Assistant for its multidisciplinary healthcare practice, which offers chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture, and medical services. The role supports the Nurse Practitioner and medical providers with clinical patient care and also handles administrative tasks such as insurance verification, scheduling, and patient follow-ups.

This is a cross-trained position. The employee will be trained to assist in the chiropractic department with patient care, therapies, documentation, and general office operations. The role calls for someone comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, taking initiative, and collaborating across departments. Chiropractic experience is not required; training is provided.

The position is part-time. Regular office hours are Monday and Wednesday, 8:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 2:45–6:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 2:45–5:30 p.m. Candidates must also be available for training on Tuesdays and Thursdays, generally beginning at 9:00 a.m. The final work schedule will be discussed during hiring.

Requirements

• Previous hands-on Medical Assistant experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience performing blood draws and administering injections, with any legally required training or credentials.
• Experience obtaining and documenting vital signs.
• Experience working directly with physicians, Nurse Practitioners, or other medical providers.
• Familiarity with insurance verification, scheduling, and patient coordination.
• Experience using EMR systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and professional bedside manner.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a busy office.
• Comfort working with patients of all ages.
• Availability for Tuesday and Thursday training, generally beginning at 9:00 a.m.
• Willingness to cross-train and assist in chiropractic care and administrative duties as needed.
• Teamwork, adaptability, initiative, dependability, compassion, professionalism, and eagerness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certification or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program is preferred.
• Previous chiropractic experience is not required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and properly handle specimens.
• Administer injections within the scope of applicable California law and under appropriate provider authorization and supervision.
• Obtain and document patient vital signs, medical histories, and other necessary information.
• Assist the Nurse Practitioner with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Prepare examination rooms, supplies, and equipment for patient visits.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Monitor medical supplies and assist with inventory management.
• Follow infection control, patient safety, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Verify patient insurance eligibility, benefits, and coverage, and assist with authorizations when necessary.
• Schedule and coordinate medical appointments and follow-up visits.
• Contact patients about treatment recommendations, appointments, and follow-up care.
• Assist with patient check-in and checkout, answer patient questions, and communicate information to providers as appropriate.
• Maintain organized patient records and ensure documentation is completed accurately.
• Cross-train in the chiropractic department and assist chiropractors with patient flow and treatment preparation.
• Learn to set up and assist with chiropractic therapies and modalities, including electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, traction, spinal decompression, and other treatments within the employee’s permitted scope.
• Assist providers with patient documentation and help patients transition between treatment areas.
• Learn front-office procedures, including check-in, checkout, and scheduling.
• Assist with range-of-motion assessments and other procedures when appropriately trained and authorized.
• Clean and prepare treatment areas and equipment between patients.
• Support chiropractic technicians and other team members during busy periods, and assist with administrative duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed