Medical Assistant - Bilingual

Flourish Research is looking for motivated, talented, creative individuals who want to learn and grow in their careers while contributing to research that changes lives!  We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities.

We are actively hiring Medical Assistants at our Century City site location. This is one of our three oncology research sites in the Greater Los Angeles area. These locations are formerly Valkyrie Clinical Trials - we are proud to welcome Valkyrie Clinical Trials to the Flourish Research network!

The Medical Assistant works closely with physicians and the clinical research team to support patient care and clinical trial activities while ensuring an efficient clinic workflow and exceptional patient experience. This role assists with patient intake, clinical procedures, specimen collection, and documentation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), FDA and GCP guidelines, and clinic protocols.

Shift:  Monday- Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM 
Location:  2080 Century Pk E Suite 803, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Compensation:  $25.00-$30.00/hr, depending on experience
Benefits:  Health, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with a 100% employer match on the first 4% of employee contributions, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, referral program, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, and 15 days of PTO + 8 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute protocol-specified patient visits and clinical procedures, which may include, but not limited to, vital signs, EKG/ECG, phlebotomy, injections, specimen collection, and assisting providers with exams and procedures.
• Coordinate patient flow and room patients while preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas.
• Document patient communication, clinical assessments, and treatments accurately within the EMR.
• Collect, process, and properly store laboratory specimens according to protocol and clinic procedures.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed and supervised by the physician or RN.
• Assist in scheduling and conducting patient visits while ensuring adherence to protocol timelines and clinic workflows.
• Maintain inventory and ensure availability of clinical supplies and equipment.
• Receive, organize, scan, and appropriately file clinical documentation within the EMR.
• Maintain communication with physicians, clinic leadership, research staff, and other members of the care team.
• Protect confidentiality per HIPAA and all confidentiality agreements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment.
• Represent Flourish professionally in all interactions.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be fluent in English and Spanish
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current Medical Assistant Certification preferred, but not required
• Current CPR certification required
• CPT1 preferred
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience providing medical support in a clinical setting
• Oncology experience preferred
• Clinical skills highly preferred: vital signs, EKG/ECG, phlebotomy, injections, and specimen processing
• Familiar with EMR documentation and clinical workflows
• Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to emergency situations
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with physicians, clinical staff, patients, and research teams
• An ethical compass that compels the candidate to be honest, detail-oriented, and self-driven
• High-level critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory collection, processing, and storage procedures
• Proficiency with