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, we've 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 isn’t just something we aim for - it’s what we do every day. Whether it’s our state-of-the-art Inglewood facility, our mobile clinics bringing care directly to underserved communities, or our Reality Check program empowering thousands of students, we’re breaking barriers to healthcare access.

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

Hours:  Part-time, Non-Exempt

Location: West LA, Lynwood, and Mobile Unit 

Salary: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

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.
4. Strong patient care skills.
5. Agreement with the Claris Health Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Core Values, and Policies and Procedures. 

Reports to: Lead Medical Assistant / Clinic Director

General Responsibilities:

1. Maintain the confidentiality of patients.
2. Assist the Clinic Director and other medical providers in the implementation and maintenance of all medical policies and procedures related to the medical functions and services of the Claris Health.
3. Communicate with patients in person, by email, via text message, and over the phone.
4. All other duties as assigned.

CLINIC SERVICES

1. Perform pregnancy tests according to medical policies and procedures, documenting results in patient records.
2. Upload and transfer ultrasound images, according to medical policies and procedures.
3. Facilitate blood draws through venipuncture. 
4. Administer vaccines when necessary.
5. Record patient information such as vital signs, weight and changes in medical history prior to each appointment. 
6. Clean and prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments and terminal cleaning at the end of the day.
7. Maintains various logbooks for cleaning, ultrasound, pregnancy test, prenatal vitamins, STIs, pap smear, accu-chek, hemocue, and oxygen. 
8. Provide basic medical education to patients under the supervision and guidance of the Clinic Director or designee. 
9. Provide medical referral services for patients as needed.
10. Work with Patient Advocates to follow up on patient outcomes.
11. Help maintain updated medical resources, materials, and referral lists. 
12. Assist with the disposal of hazardous waste. 
13. Prepare laboratory specimens for courier pick up and notify the laboratory of specimen readiness for pickup.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

1. Help represent Claris Health clinics to the medical community. 
2. Assist with occasional facility tours with community partners or donors.

ADMINISTRATION

1. Update and maintain all digital patient records and assist in uploading hard copy records to digital format.
2. Help with the ordering needs of medical supplies in accordance with the budget.
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 annual calibration of all medical equipment as required in the 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 (for prenatal patients) and any other insurance agencies. 
6. Assist with proper coding in the electronic health records system to meet proper billing requirements. 
7. Assist with front office duties (greeting patients, answering phones). 

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 team's connections to each other run deep. Whether it's sharing a laugh in the break-room or rallying together during a crisis, we genuinely support each other - not because it’s required, but because it’s who we are. Think of us as family. As part of the family, you'll 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 Health’s 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 candidate’s 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 Health’s comprehensive benefits, please send an email to hr@clarishealth.com.

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.