Job Description
Job Description
🩺 Medical Assistant (MA) – Referrals
📍 Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA)
💰 Pay: $23/hour
🕐 Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
🏥 Setting: Outpatient Clinic / Medical Office
Job Overview
A busy medical office in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking a detail‑oriented Medical Assistant (MA) with experience handling referrals. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys administrative workflows, coordination of care, and working closely with providers and insurance teams to ensure timely patient services.
Responsibilities
- Process outbound and inbound medical referrals to specialists and diagnostic facilities
- Verify insurance information and obtain prior authorizations as needed
- Follow up on referral status and communicate updates to patients and providers
- Maintain accurate documentation in the EHR system
- Assist with general MA duties as needed (vitals, rooming patients, chart prep)
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient flow
Requirements
- 6+ months of experience as a Medical Assistant, preferably in an outpatient setting
- Prior experience working with referrals and authorizations (required or strongly preferred)
- Familiarity with EHR systems
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Reliable, punctual, and patient‑focused
Why This Role?
- Competitive hourly pay at $23/hour
- Stable weekday schedule
- Centrally located DTLA workplace with easy transit access
- Supportive team environment and consistent workflow
📩 Apply today if you’re an MA with referrals experience looking for a steady role in Downtown LA.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 17, 2026.
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