Job Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant
Duration: 13 weeks with the possible extension
Location: Santa Monica, CA 90404
Work Schedule: Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 am - 05:00 pm)

Job Summary:
* Expertise with blood/lab draws and venipuncture - will draw 1-5 tubes from each patient. The clinic sees 100+ patients a day ****

Required Qualifications:

Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma from a DAPIP accredited program OR national certification through AAMA, AMCA, AMT, CCBMA, or MMCI.
Experience with medical insurance, referral processes, and benefit plans
Demonstrated ability to prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries
1 year working as an MA in an outpatient clinic or medical office setting
Proficiency with blood/lab draws and venipuncture
Experience with would care and cast care

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years working as a MA in Orthopedics
Experience with CS-Link/Epic
Experience with Quest Diagnostic laboratory submissions
Phlebotomy certification
Understanding of medical terminology
Experience with removing sutures

Job Duties:

Greet patients, take appropriate vital signs, review current meds and record in medical record
Assist with tracking and monitoring department specific data
Explain policies, procedures, or services to patients based on scope of practice
Set up exam/procedure rooms appropriate to the patient visit needs
Clean and re-process equipment and supplies following department guidelines
Administer immunizations, injections, or oral medications as directed by provider
Draw and prepare designated lab work or specimens as directed by provider

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.36 - $24.52 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: