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 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