Medical Assistant

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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. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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