Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantLocation: Santa Monica, CADuration: 13 weeksShift: 8 hours within the timeframe of 06:45-18:00Required 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 plansDemonstrated ability to prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries1 year working as an MA in an outpatient clinic or medical office settingProficiency with blood/lab draws and venipunctureExperience with wound care and cast careExperience with high volume - multiline - call handling, or call center.Preferred Qualifications:2+ years working as a MA in OrthopedicsExperience with CS-Link/EpicExperience with Quest Diagnostic laboratory submissionsPhlebotomy certificationUnderstanding of medical terminologyExperience with removing suturesJob Duties:Greet patients, take appropriate vital signs, review current meds and record in medical recordAssist with tracking and monitoring department specific dataExplain policies, procedures, or services to patients based on scope of practiceSet up exam/procedure rooms appropriate to the patient visit needsClean and re-process equipment and supplies following department guidelinesAdminister immunizations, injections, or oral medications as directed by providerDraw and prepare designated lab work or specimens as directed by providerJob Types: Contract, Temporary Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour Medical specialties: Primary CareSchedule:5x88 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayWork setting:ClinicOutpatientExperience:EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)Vital signs: 1 year (Required)License/Certification:BLS Certification (Required)Certified Medical Assistant (Required)Compensation: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) certified by the State of New Jersey and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified from National Minority Supplier Development Council.Our Vision & MissionWe believe in the free enterprise system. We shall consistently treat our customers, employees, suppliers and the community with honesty, dignity, fairness and respect. We will conduct our business with the highest ethical standards. Our Mission is "Continually exceed our customers & increasing expectations."What We Value?We value Integrity, Customer Satisfaction, Honesty and fairness. They are essential to the way we do business and how we interact with people. We do what we say we will do, and we conduct ourselves in accordance with our code of ethics.Our Employee Is Our KeyThe diversity and involvement of our people is the foundation of our strength. We are committed to their fair and effective selection, development, motivation and recognition. We provide employees with the tools, training and support to achieve excellence in customer satisfaction.