Medical Assistant

Demonstrated ability to prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries. Required Qualifications: Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma from a DAPIP accredited program OR national certification through AAMA, AMCA, AMT, CCBMA, or MMCI.

Job description


Job Title: Medical Assistant
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 8 hours within the timeframe of 06:45-18:00


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
• Experience with high volume - multiline - call handling, or call center.

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 Types: Contract, Temporary


Pay: $22.00 per hour


Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)