Medical Assistant Family practice in Santa Barbara is looking for a medical assistant to join their team! This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and gain extensive experience and receive the chance to grow in a facility! ENTRY-LEVEL CANDIDATES ARE WELCOME TO APPLY! If this sounds like something you are interested in, please email me directly at olpeterson@actalentservices.com! What's in it for you? + Join an amazing close-knit team at a federally qualified health center. + Open to working with entry-level candidates to help train in the medical field. + They promote from within, so ton of opportunity for growth. + They will give an increase in pay after their promotion period. + They continue to serve the community as a leader in providing affordable healthcare in Santa Barbara. Pay + $25/hr. Required + MA Diploma + BLS Certification + Spanish Preferred Job Description + Assesses patients, measure vital signs, and obtain pertinent information as required per visit type. + Records accurate information obtained from patient or parent/guardian in the electronic health record in a timely manner. + Prepares patient for examination, treatment and/or procedures. Explains procedures to patients, answers questions as needed and/or allay their anxiety by providing them with additional time and/or information to make informed decisions. Determine and assess patient’s understanding of information provided to them. + Reviews and obtains informed consents from patients. Check for accuracy of consent/forms prior to filing into patient’s electronic health record. + Reviews patient’s electronic medical record for completion and accuracy; makes sure that test results are in the electronic health records prior to the patient being seen by the physician/provider. Obtain any missing report as needed. + Assists physician in examination and treatment of patients. + Administers medication and/or immunization. Accurately documents completed information regarding medication/immunization in patient’s electronic health record and other data base registry as needed. Knowledgeable of CAIR system preferred. + Ensure that all orders and office services are completed and submitted for billing purpose. + Maintains and stocks rooms with patient care supplies, sterilizes equipment, and keeps work area clean, orderly and functional. Check, set up exam rooms and assist in the opening and closing of department. + Performs other functions of a medical assistant both in the front and the back office as needed. Assist in discharging patient from care, placing orders, referrals, appointment scheduling, answering phones, maintaining front desk and back office supplies, etc. Job Type + 6 month contract to hire. + Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Santa Barbara, California. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.