Medical Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Assistant to support patient intake and clinical documentation for an education-affiliated healthcare setting in Los Angeles, California. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can accurately gather patient information, record vital signs, and help maintain organized medical records. The ideal candidate is comfortable with data entry tasks, communicates clearly with patients, and works efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome patients and collect intake information, including current concerns and basic medical details.
• Measure and record vital signs accurately while preparing patients for evaluation.
• Document patient complaints, observations, and visit-related information in the appropriate records.
• Enter clinical and administrative data into computer systems with a high level of accuracy.
• Support providers by ensuring patient information is complete, organized, and readily available.
• Review entered information for completeness and correct errors promptly when needed.
• Maintain orderly documentation practices to support daily clinic operations and reporting.
• Follow established procedures for handling patient information with professionalism and care.
• Experience working as a Medical Assistant or in a similar clinical support role.
• Strong data entry and typing skills with consistent attention to detail.
• Ability to record numeric information accurately, including vital signs and other patient data.
• Comfort using computers and electronic documentation systems in a healthcare setting.
• Clear communication skills for interacting with patients and clinical staff.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.