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General Information

Work Location: Santa Monica, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm
Posted Date
03/04/2025
Salary Range: $28.06 - 37.02 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
indefinite
Job #
23063

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

We’re seeking a passionate Medical Assistant to join our dynamic team at Santa Monica Family Health Center, a primary and specialty care clinic. Here, every day is an opportunity to make a difference and grow your skills in a fast-paced environment. You’ll work closely with expert physicians, residents, and fellows in a variety of fields. Responsibilities, but are not limited to:

  • Assist in minor procedures
  • Administer medication and vaccines
  • Perform 12-lead EKGs
  • Perform infection prevention duties
  • Prepare reports for physician review
  • Assist with follow up for referrals to specialists
  • Prepare information for physician for specialized visits such as Well Child Visits

Salary Range: $28.06-$37.02 Hourly

 

 

Job Qualifications

Required:
  • 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical practice.
  • BLS Certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • A Medical Assistant diploma or certificate as follows:
  • (a) Documentation of completing of a medical assistant program from a medical assistant school that is accredited by ASSCS, ACCET, CAAHEP or ABHES or
  • (b) Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT or
  • (c) Documentation of completing a medical assistant program and demonstrated completion of no less than 10 clock hours of training in administering injections and performing skin tests; 10 hours of training in venipuncture and skin puncture for the purpose of withdrawing blood; at least 10 of each intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections and 10 skin tests, and/or at least 10 venipuncture and 10 skin punctures; 10 hours of training in administering medical by inhalation.
  • Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology and life threatening medical problems. 
  • Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications.
  • Ability to perform venipuncture with skill, adhering to all OSHA PPE safety requirements.
  • Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills.
  • Ability to assist in medical emergencies and office procedures.
  • Ability to use computerized patient care systems.
  • Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner.
  • Skill to accurately perform an EKG.
  • Ability to order medical and clinical supplies and maintain adequate inventory.
  • Ability to be flexible in working both back and front office to facilitate smooth workflow.
  • Knowledge and ability to set up and assist physician with any procedures such as, but not limited to audiometry, spirometry, O2 saturation levels, skin tag and mole removals, ear lavage, colposcopies, flexible sigmoidoscopies.
  • Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments.
  • Knowledge of MSDS and emergency treatments.
  • Ability to work overtime in cases of emergency.
  • Ability to push, pull or carry 30 lbs or more.


Preferred:

  • Working experience in Family Medicine and/or Internal Medicine  
  • English/Spanish bilingual
  

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.