Akido Labs · 2 months ago
Field Medical Assistant - South LA
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAkido Labs is a fast-growing, impact-focused company dedicated to rebuilding the healthcare experience. They are seeking Field Medical Assistants to engage with community members, perform clinical tasks, and assist in medical investigations to provide a supportive healthcare environment.
Health CareInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Proactively greet and engage walk-ins/foot traffic; explain Akido services and encourage participation
Conduct trauma-informed screening, consent, and warm hand-offs to providers and case managers
Perform accurate vitals and initial intake; collect histories with AI guidance via Scope AI
Perform venipuncture and specimen handling per protocol; prepare samples for transport
Perform basic POC tests and administer vaccines/meds when ordered by a provider (within MA scope)
Prepare and assist during clinician exams in mobile or on-site settings
Use Scope AI to guide interviews and structure notes; document in the EHR and case management tools with accuracy and speed
Support scheduling, referrals, benefits navigation hand-offs, and follow-up tasks
Participate in daily huddles; flag safety/quality issues; help improve site workflows with partners
Maintain mobile kits and supplies; ensure infection control practices across diverse settings
Duties may evolve with program needs; other job-related tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Medical Assistant certificate and current BLS
1+ year MA experience
Phlebotomy certification
Proven ability to take accurate vitals and perform MA-scope clinical tasks
Tech fluency: Comfortable using new apps; ready to adopt Scope AI and EHR & Case Management tools daily
Driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel across assigned partner sites
Strong communication skills; extroverted and comfortable approaching the public
Compassion & professionalism working with people experiencing homelessness and/or SUD
Punctual, collaborative, flexible team player with strong follow-through
Preferred
Bilingual preferred
Benefits
Health benefits include medical, dental and vision
Paid sick time
Accrued paid time off (PTO)
Company
Akido Labs
Akido is a care delivery platform based in Los Angeles with the mission to ensure our most vulnerable communities thrive.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$81.62MKey Investors
Oak HC/FT
2025-05-15Series B· $60M
2020-12-16Series A· $11.2M
2020-12-16Corporate Round· $6.2M
Leadership Team
Prashant Samant
CEO & Co-Founder
A
Andrew Poksay
Head of Special Projects
Recent News
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2026-01-08
MIT Technology Review
2025-09-22
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