Location: Santa Monica, CA

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Day shifts

Hours per Week: 40 hrs per week

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients, take and record vital signs, and document medication/allergy histories accurately
• Prepare patients for exams and assist providers by setting up exam and procedure rooms
• Perform venipuncture and collect specimens, label samples, and prepare lab work for submission
• Administer immunizations, injections, or oral medications as directed by the provider
• Clean and reprocess clinical equipment and supplies following department protocols
• Explain clinic procedures and policies to patients within your scope and support patient flow
• Assist with tracking department data and follow-up tasks to help the team meet patient care goals

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma from a DAPIP-accredited program OR national certification (AAMA, AMCA, AMT, CCBMA, or MMCI)
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC (required)
• Minimum 2 years experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinic or medical office
• Proficiency with venipuncture/blood draws and experience with CS-Link/Epic
• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions/declinations)
• Phlebotomy certification and orthopedics experience are a plus
• Local candidates within a 50-minute commute are preferred

Education

• HSD/GED
• Medical Assistant Certificate or Diploma from a DAPIP-accredited program OR national MA certification

Knowledge & Skills

• Epic/CS-Link charting and accurate documentation
• Taking and interpreting vital signs, height/weight, pulse oximetry
• Specimen collection, labeling, and coordination with labs like Quest Diagnostics
• Basic wound care, suture removal, dressing changes, and casting assistance
• Telephone triage, insurance verification, and authorization/referral processing
• Strong patient communication, professionalism, and teamwork

Benefits

• Competitive pay and opportunities for growth that recognize your hard work
• Medical, Dental & Vision options to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge and be your best
• Life insurance and basic disability coverage for peace of mind
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career
• A supportive team culture that values collaboration and kindness
• Employee referral program — bring a friend, earn a bonus

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