Medical Assistant

Akido is rebuilding the healthcare experience from the ground up. Through early interventions designed around social determinants of health (SDoH), world-class care focused on chronic disease, and human-centered technology, we believe we can build a healthcare model that allows for all patients to live their fullest lives. We are a fast-growing, impact-focused, Y Combinator company created out of the University of Southern California’s D-Health Lab with the idea that empowering government, healthcare, and nonprofit services with population-based data could help usher in a new era of preventive public health. Today we are building a full stack medical network that leverages our predictive capabilities to provide a frictionless experience for both our patients and care providers. 

The Opportunity

Akido is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our care team supporting rideshare and gig economy workers in New York City. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Operations, this role is at the heart of our mission to deliver holistic, community-based care to underserved populations. You’ll play a vital role in shaping a new model of healthcare—combining clinical support, patient advocacy, and community outreach. This is a fast-paced, start-up environment where you’ll help innovate how care is delivered and make a direct impact on patients’ lives.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with patient scheduling, intake, registration, and collection of vitals.

• Support providers with exams, procedures, and basic care within scope of practice.

• Deliver a warm, welcoming, and dignified patient experience.

• Act as a healthcare advocate, ensuring patients understand their care plans and have access to resources.

• Provide follow-up support, helping patients schedule appointments and navigate the healthcare system.

• Use and provide feedback on EHR and digital patient management tools.

• Test and implement new technologies to improve care delivery and workflows.

• Travel across NYC’s five boroughs with the mobile clinic to bring care directly to patients.

• Maintain a safe, organized, and stocked mobile clinic environment.

• Engage in outreach efforts at community events, building trust and awareness.

• Collaborate with social workers, health navigators, and other care team members to deliver wraparound support.

• Collect patient feedback and contribute to reporting to strengthen program impact.

Who You Are

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with Certified Phlebotomy Certificate OR certified Patient Care Technician.

• Active New York State driver’s license.

• Up-to-date required vaccines for healthcare personnel.

• Fluent in conversational and medical Spanish.

• Comfortable using EHR systems, telehealth platforms, and digital tools.

• Strong communicator with a proven track record as a punctual, flexible, collaborative team player.

Preferred

• 3 years of experience in the medical field.

• Additional clinical experience (e.g., EMT, CNA, nursing student, medical student, or clinical scribe).

• Familiarity with insurance reimbursement and billing.

Benefits

• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

• 401K

• Long-term disability

• Life insurance

• Paid Leave Program

Location & Specialties Hiring: This is a hybrid role with with regular travel across all five boroughs of NYC. You’ll work in varied environments—including clinic headquarters, mobile clinics, community organizations, and patient homes. Flexibility is important, as this position may involve nontraditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends. 

Physical Demands: This hybrid role involves both sedentary and active work. You will spend time sitting at clinic headquarters or using mobile technology for administrative tasks, as well as walking, standing, and carrying supplies when traveling between mobile clinics, community organizations, and patient homes across all five boroughs of NYC. The position may require lifting or moving light to moderate objects and setting up clinic equipment.

Compensation

$55,000 – $68,000

Akido Labs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to contact us about appropriate employment opportunities.