Medical Assistant / Patient Coordinator

Medical Assistant / Patient Coordinator

05 Dec 2026
California, Los angeles, 90001 Los angeles USA

Medical Assistant / Patient Coordinator

Grace Clinic is seeking a compassionate, adaptable Medical Assistant / Patient Coordinator to support both clinical and administrative areas of our growing clinic. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys direct patient interaction and can transition smoothly between front desk and medical assisting tasks, and wants to grow from part-time to full-time as patient volume increases.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred.

Clinical / Patient Care Duties

Room patients and prepare them for visits

Take vital signs, document chief complaint, and record medical history and medications

Perform point-of-care testing (urine dip, glucose, pregnancy tests, strep, etc.)

Assist providers with exams, procedures, and wound care

Administer injections within scope of training

Draw blood for labs (venipuncture and finger sticks)

Ensure exam rooms and clinical areas are clean, stocked, and ready

Medical Coordination & Support

Process prescription refill requests in Athena according to clinic protocols

Handle referral coordination, including gathering records, sending documentation, and following up with specialists

Review and communicate lab results, provider notes, and follow-up instructions to patients

Assist with prior authorizations, pharmacy questions, and medication list reconciliation

Support chronic care management activities as assigned

Work closely with NPs/PAs to maintain efficient patient flow and ensure continuity of care

Administrative Support (minimal)

Assist with patient check-in when needed

Assist with answering phones and patient communication when needed

Document patient interactions and completed tasks in Athena Health

Support patient education, follow-up calls, and navigation of clinic resources

Process patient payments using Square as needed (not a primary duty)

Manage clinic supply inventory and items to be ordered.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training/certification

At least 2 years of experience in a medical clinic setting

Strong clinical skills and willingness to learn new responsibilities

Comfort using or learning Athena Health

Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients of all ages and backgrounds

Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced clinical environment

Commitment to serving uninsured patients from diverse financial and demographic backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual English/Spanish

Experience in a nonprofit, community health, or uninsured-patient setting

Experience with referrals, prescription refill workflows, or care coordination

Prior use of Square or similar payment systems

Phlebotomy experience

CPR/BLS certification

Schedule & Compensation

Part-Time to Full-Time: 24–32 hours initially; growing to 36–40 hours as clinic demand increases

Clinic hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:00 PM (occasional Saturdays, evenings, special events).

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