Travel Medical Assistant

Bileddo Associates; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization near Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Travel Medical Assistant for a 13-week assignment. Responsibilities include greeting patients, taking vital signs, and assisting with lab work. Candidates should hold a Medical Assistant certificate and have at least 6 months of experience in a medical office. Preferred qualifications include experience in internal medicine and proficiency with blood draws. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma from a DAPIP accredited program OR national certification through AAMA, AMCA, AMT, CCBMA, or MMCI.
• 6+ months experience as an MA in an outpatient clinic or medical office setting.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and take vital signs.
• Assist with tracking department specific data.
• Administer immunizations and perform blood draws.

Skills

Experience with medical insurance

Proficiency with blood/lab draws

Understanding of medical terminology

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma

Tools

CS-Link/Epic

Quest Diagnostic laboratory submissions

Job description

Travel Medical Assistant

Near Santa Monica, CA Area

Length of Assignment: 13-Week Contract (Full-Time / Part-Time / Per Diem Shifts Available)

Overview

Our Client is a nonprofit, independent healthcare organization committed to improving the health status of the communities we serve through:

• Leadership and excellence in delivering quality healthcare services
• Expanding the horizons of medical knowledge through biomedical research
• Educating and training physicians and healthcare professionals

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Process and track referrals and authorizations for various insurance types.
• Draw and prepare designated lab work or specimens as directed by provider.

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.
• 6+ month working as an MA in an outpatient clinic or medical office setting.
• Proficiency with blood/lab draws and venipuncture.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years working as a MA in Internal Medicine.
• Experience with CS-Link/Epic
• Experience with Quest Diagnostic laboratory submissions
• Phlebotomy certification
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Demonstrated ability to prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries

Application

For prompt and confidential consideration, please apply to the link below:

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