Medical Assistant - Outpatient
Location: Marina Del Rey, CA
Start Date: 02-23-2026
End Date: 05-25-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Day
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $31 per hour
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 with warmth, take vital signs, and document findings accurately in Epic/CS-Link
- Perform venipuncture and prepare lab specimens following provider direction and labeling protocols
- Administer immunizations, injections, and oral medications as directed by the provider
- Conduct medication reconciliation and record patient history to support safe, effective care
- Prepare and set up exam and procedure rooms to ensure smooth patient visits
- Assist with point-of-care testing (glucometer, strep, urine dipstick) and routine procedures
- Manage insurance verification, referral processing, and authorization forms to keep care moving
- Support follow-up tasks like pharmacy refill requests, telephone triage, and appointment coordination
- Clean, reprocess, and maintain equipment per department guidelines to uphold patient safety
Qualifications
- Medical Assistant Diploma from a DAPIP-accredited program (required)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinic or medical office
- Proven proficiency in venipuncture/phlebotomy and specimen collection
- Experience charting in Epic / CS-Link (required)
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
- Knowledge of medical insurance, benefit plans, and referral processing
- Ability to administer immunizations and injections according to protocol
- BLS certification preferred
- Local candidates within a 50-minute commute preferred
Education
- Medical Assistant Diploma (DAPIP-accredited) - required
- High School Diploma or GED - required
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong Epic/CS-Link charting and electronic health record skills
- Skilled in vital signs, medication reconciliation, and patient rooming
- Phlebotomy and specimen handling expertise with attention to labeling and chain-of-custody
- Comfortable with point-of-care testing (glucometer, strep, urine dipstick) and 12-lead EKGs
- Familiarity with immunizations, intradermal and intramuscular injections
- Experience with authorization forms, insurance verification, and referral workflows
- Excellent communication for telephone triage, patient education, and provider collaboration
- Basic wound care, suture removal assistance, TB testing, and procedure room setup
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
- Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
- Travel reimbursement and housing support options for contract teammates
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- 401(k) retirement savings plan and life insurance options for peace of mind
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn a little thanks
- Professional development and training opportunities, including Epic/CS-Link refresher support
- A supportive team environment that values your skills and growth
Travel Perks: Explore Marina Del Rey, CA
Marina Del Rey sits on the water with easy access to the marina, paddleboarding, kayaking, and harbor boat rentals. Spend your downtime strolling the Venice Beach boardwalk or grabbing a bite on Abbot Kinney in Venice. You’re minutes from the Santa Monica Pier, Third Street Promenade and its restaurants and shops, and within a short drive of the Getty Center and Pacific Palisades coastal walks. Weekend escapes to Malibu beaches or a day trip to the Getty Villa and nearby hiking spots make living here an adventure between shifts.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Medical Assistant - Outpatient? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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