Job Information
Actalent Medical Assistant in Santa Barbara, California
Job Title: Medical AssistantJob Description
We're seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to coordinate patient care and flow. Your primary responsibilities will include escorting patients to the exam room, obtaining a brief history, and recording vital signs. You will enter this data into our electronic health record system (EHR) and update records for clinician’s review. You will also assist clinicians with procedures, prepare patients for exams, and perform patient-specific tasks post-exam. You will provide patient education, referral materials, and complete consent forms as needed. Your duties will also involve maintaining cleanliness and stock of exam rooms. When performing front desk duties, you will answer incoming calls and assist with appointment scheduling. You will review the upcoming week's schedule to ensure necessary supplies are in stock for procedures. Ensuring that e-prescribing tasks and all assigned tasks in EHR are completed accurately and timely is also part of your role. You will assist in the laboratory as necessary and complete tasks in our case management system daily. Enrolling patients in the Patient Assistance Program will also be part of your responsibilities.
Hard Skills
Medical Assistant experience
vital sign recording
customer service
EHR management
appointment scheduling
Soft Skills
team player
strong communication skills
detail-oriented
time management
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 19 Week(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Santa Barbara, California.
Work Environment
This position is based on-site at our busy clinic. We see between 20-40 patients daily, making a fast-paced environment. A team-oriented approach is crucial for success in our clinic. Our primary demographic is Spanish-speaking patients, so bilingual skills are beneficial.
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.