At Claris Health we believe that every individual is a story worth cherishing - a story of hope resilience and the chance for a brighter future. For nearly 50 years weve stood beside individuals and families during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives offering not just medical care but meeting people where they are. We believe that every individual is worthy of love and deserving of whole-person care.

Growth at Claris isnt just something we aim for - its what we do every day. Whether its ourstate-of-the-art Inglewood facility our mobile clinics bringing care directly to underserved communities or our Reality Check program empowering thousands of students were breaking barriers to healthcare access.

At Claris your ideas matter your work is valued and your impact is real.

Location:West LA Lynwood and Mobile Unit

Salary: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Hours: Full-time Non-Exempt

Location: West LA clinic Lynwood clinic and Mobile Unit

General Description:

The Medical Assistant works directly with the medical staff at Claris Health to perform various office and clinical duties. This includes the performing of pregnancy tests taking patient vitals drawing blood administering vaccines maintaining patient records and clinic log-books checking insurance eligibility explaining common medical procedures to patients and assisting in basic examinations.

Qualifications:

1. Certified Medical Assistant with additional training in venipuncture.
2. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training in accordance with the American Heart Association.
3. Ability to provide support to staff and has strong patient care skills.
4. Agreement with the Claris Health Statement of Purpose Mission Statement and the Policies and Procedures.

Reports to: Clinic Director

General Responsibilities:

1. Maintain the confidentiality of patients.
2. Assist the Clinic Director in the implementation and maintenance of all medical policies and procedures related to the medical functions of the Claris Health.
3. Inform the Clinic Director or on-site medical provider of any medical issues which arise in the clinic.
4. Depending on experience may oversee other Medical Assistants including staff interns/externs and volunteers.
5. All other duties as assigned.

CLINIC SERVICES

1. Perform pregnancy tests according to medical policies and procedures documenting results in patient records.
2. Perform blood draws through venipuncture.
3. Record patient information such as vital signs weight and changes in medical history prior to each appointment.
4. Clean and prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments.
5. Provide basic medical education to patients under the supervision and guidance of the Clinic Director.
6. Provide medical referral services for patients as needed.
7. Work with client advocates to follow up on patient outcomes as coordinated by the Clinic Director.
8. Help maintain updated medical resources materials and referral lists.
9. Assist with the disposal of hazardous waste.

Public Relations

1. Help represent Claris Health to the medical community when appropriate.

ADMINISTRATION

1. Update and maintain all digital patient records and assist in uploading hard copy records to digital format.
2. Oversee the ordering of wholesale medical supplies equipment and pharmaceutical items from healthcare companies for all clinic locations. This is executed in accordance with the budget and under the guidance of the Clinic Director.
3. Ensure that all necessary medical forms and packets are stocked and available.
4. Help maintain First Aid Kit Earthquake Kit and arrange for the calibration of all medical equipment as required in policies and procedures manual.
5. Check insurance eligibility and help patients enroll in Medi-cal. Assist with sending insurance authorizations and interfacing with L.A. Care Direct Network and Family Pact.
6. Assist with front office duties (greeting patients and answering phones) when available.
7. Oversee recruitment training and onboarding of Medical Assistants.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job the Medical Assistant is regularly required to sit stand walk speak and hear. This position requires extensive computer use so the employee must have sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

The Medical Assistant must be able to travel between locations and to attend conferences training and other events as required in order to acquire and maintain proficiency in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.

Work Environment:

The Claris Health work environments are busy offices. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations in the work environment may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Our Team Culture
At Claris the teams connections to each other run deep. Whether its sharing a laugh in the break-room or rallying together during a crisis we genuinely support each other - not because its required but because its who we are. Think of us as family. As part of the family youll have the opportunity to offer support to those who need it most. Join us to make a real difference in transforming the lives of those we serve.

Benefits
At Claris Health we believe in taking care of our team the way we care for our community. Full-time employees receive comprehensive health benefits including:

• Medical dental and vision coverage (starting the first of the month after 90 days)

• Paid holidays PTO and sick leave

• Continuing education assistance

• Retirement savings through CalSavers

• Parental leave

• Mental health support

Our Approach to Flexible Work
At Claris Health we believe in the power of collaboration and in-person connection to best serve our patients and communities. While most roles require on-site presence limited telecommuting options may be considered in rare cases based on specific job responsibilities and business needs. Any flexible work arrangements are determined at the discretion of leadership and HR and are not a standard benefit.

Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Claris Healths pay ranges vary based on work location. As part of the total compensation package this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus as well as annual refresh stock grants. Our team can share more details during the hiring process. Each candidates compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including but not limited to geography experience skills job duties and business need. For more information regarding Claris Healths comprehensive benefits please send an email to.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Claris Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status military status or any other protected status under applicable federal state or local laws. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination harassment and retaliation where all employees have equal access to opportunities and resources.

Privacy Statement
At Claris Health we prioritize the privacy and security of our candidates. Claris Health will never ask applicants to apply for positions through any website other than our official career page or directly through our hiring team. Be cautious of fraudulent job postings on third-party sites requesting personal information. Additionally we will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee or for consulting or coaching services as part of our hiring process. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting please contact us directly.