About this role
Medical Assistant - APLA HealthMake a difference every day while helping deliver quality healthcare to underserved communities. Join a mission-driven community health clinic in Baldwin Hills where your clinical skills, compassion, and reliability are truly valued. We're seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support a fast-paced primary care environment and provide exceptional patient care alongside a collaborative healthcare team.WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Work with a supportive, long-tenured clinic team Make a meaningful impact serving underserved populations Stable full-time Monday-Friday schedule Collaborative environment with providers, nurses, social workers, and support staff Opportunity to expand your clinical skills in a high-volume setting Mission-driven culture focused on patient-centered careJOB DESCRIPTIONThis is primarily a back-office Medical Assistant role supporting daily clinical operations in a busy community health clinic.
- You'll assist with patient intake, rooming, vital signs, documentation, referrals, and provider support while helping ensure patients receive compassionate, high-quality care.RESPONSIBILITIES Room patients, obtain vital signs, and prepare them for provider visits Prepare charts and maintain accurate EMR documentation Assist providers during examinations and treatments Support referral submissions and tracking Maintain monthly equipment logs and exam room readiness Assist with patient discharge and follow-up instructions Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality Assist with scheduling and registration as needed Support efficient clinic flow and positive patient experiencesESSENTIAL
SKILLS
- Medical Assistant diploma or certificate required Current CPR/BLS certification required EMR experience required 2+ years of Medical Assistant experience preferred Strong back-office clinical experience Excellent patient care and communication skills Reliable attendance and punctualityPreferred Qualifications Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Community health, nonprofit, primary care, or FQHC experience Hospital, ER, or urgent care experience Spanish-speaking a plusWORK ENVIRONMENTFast-paced community health clinic serving a diverse patient population.
You'll work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, housing specialists, and support staff in a collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on quality patient care.SCHEDULE & PAYMonday-Friday, Full-TimeCompetitive pay based on experienceJOB TYPE & LOCATIONContract-to-HireOnsite Community Health ClinicWORKPLACE TYPEFully Onsite
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.
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