Medical Assistant

Actalent • Santa Barbara, CA • 23h ago

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Description

As a Medical Assistant, you will coordinate patient care and flow by escorting patients to exam rooms, obtaining brief histories, and vital signs, and entering data into the electronic health record system (EHR). You will update records for clinician review, assist with procedures, and perform patient-specific tasks after visits. Additional duties include completing consent forms, providing patient education, and stocking exam rooms.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms and obtain brief histories and vital signs.

Enter data into the electronic health record system (EHR) and update records for clinician review.

Assist clinicians with procedures, including preparing patients for exams.

Perform patient-specific tasks for clinicians post-visit.

Complete consent forms and provide patient education and referral materials.

Clean and stock exam rooms before, during, and after clinic sessions.

Answer incoming calls and assist with appointment scheduling when performing front desk duties.

Review the upcoming week's schedule to ensure necessary supplies are stocked.

Complete e-prescribing tasks and EHR assignments accurately and timely.

Review and assist with pending EHR tasks at the end of visits.

Maintain EHR records accurately following clinic policies and procedures.

Assist in the laboratory as necessary.

Complete tasks in the case management system daily.

Enroll patients in the Patient Assistance Program.

Essential Skills

Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and medical assisting.

Ability to take accurate vital signs and perform healthcare support tasks.

Strong customer service skills.

Medical Assistant certification (MA cert) and CPR certification.

High school diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with appointment scheduling and healthcare support.

Knowledge of the Epic EHR system is beneficial.

Pediatric care skills are advantageous.

Open to entry-level candidates and new grads

Work Environment

This role requires working onsite at a fast-paced clinic, where you will see between 20 to 40 patients daily, depending on the site. A team environment is essential, and the primary demographic is Spanish-speaking patients. The clinic is committed to providing comprehensive, affordable healthcare to all individuals in a respectful and compassionate environment. Opportunities for growth and promotion from within the organization are available.

Apply here or email your resume to ggarcher @actalentservices.com!!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Barbara, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Barbara,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 30, 2025.

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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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