Akido builds AI-powered doctors. Akido is the first AI-native care provider, combining cutting-edge technology with a nationwide medical network to address America’s physician shortage and make exceptional healthcare universal. Its AI empowers doctors to deliver faster, more accurate, and more compassionate care.

Serving 500K+ patients across California, Rhode Island, and New York, Akido offers primary and specialty care in 26 specialties—from serving unhoused communities in Los Angeles to ride-share drivers in New York.

Founded in 2015 (YC W15), Akido is expanding its risk-bearing care models and scaling ScopeAI, its breakthrough clinical AI platform. Read more about Akido’s $60M Series B. More info at Akidolabs.com.

The Opportunity

We’re hiring Field Medical Assistants to be fully embedded at community partner locations (access centers, food banks, shelters, supportive housing). You’ll serve as the first friendly face for community members, perform clinical tasks (vitals, phlebotomy, POC testing within MA scope), and use Akido's proprietary Scope AI to conduct high-quality, AI-guided medical investigations and documentation. You’ll help people feel seen, safe, and supported - then guide them into ongoing Akido care.

What you’ll do

Community engagement & enrollment
- 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.
Clinical support (within MA scope)
- Perform accurate vitals and initial intake; collect histories with AI guidance via Scope AI.
- Phlebotomy: 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.
Documentation
- 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.
Team operations
- 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.
Other
- Duties may evolve with program needs; other job-related tasks as assigned.

Who you are

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.
Bilingual preferred

Benefits

Health benefits include medical, dental and vision
Paid sick time
Accrued paid time off (PTO)

Physical Demands: Work may include both sedentary office duties and active engagement in the field, requiring walking and standing for extended periods.

Hourly pay range

$28—$28 USD

Akido Labs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to contact us about appropriate employment opportunities.

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