Location: Santa Monica, CA

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; obtain and record vital signs, height/weight, medication lists and histories in Epic/CS-Link
• Perform venipuncture and prepare lab specimens accurately and with care
• Administer immunizations, injections, or oral medications as directed by providers
• Set up, clean, and reprocess exam and procedure rooms to maintain a safe environment
• Assist providers with procedures, casting, wound care, and suture removal when needed
• Explain policies, procedures, and patient instructions within your scope of practice
• Support patient follow-up through calls, pharmacy refill requests, and insurance/authorization coordination
• Help track and monitor department-specific data to support quality patient care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma from a DAPIP-accredited program OR national MA certification (AAMA, AMCA, AMT, CCBMA, MMCI)
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions/declinations)
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient or medical office setting
• Proficiency with phlebotomy/blood draws and experience with CS-Link/Epic

Education

• HSD/GED
• Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma (DAPIP-accredited) or national MA certification (AAMA, AMCA, AMT, CCBMA, MMCI)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong skills in vital signs collection, patient rooming, and medication/history documentation
• Venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling, and Quest Diagnostics submission familiarity
• Experience administering immunizations and injections
• Comfortable with orthopedic clinic tasks: casting, dressing changes, wound care, and suture removal
• Telephone triage, insurance verification, authorization processes, and pharmacy refill coordination
• Familiarity with medical terminology and outpatient clinic workflows

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay and reliable scheduling to help you plan your life
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer support
• Paid time off so you can rest, recharge, and avoid burnout
• Licensure and certification reimbursement to support your career growth
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
• A supportive team environment with hands-on learning and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional development and internal advancement

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