Medical Assistant Job in Santa Barbara, CA

You will work as a Medical Assistant at Sutter Dermatology in Santa Barbara, supporting physicians and the patient care team across 21 examination rooms. This is a day-shift position with no weekend requirement.

Schedule and Pay

• 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• $1,172 per week
• 91-day assignment, starting November 9, 2026

Your Responsibilities

• Manage rooming and patient flow by preparing and escorting patients to examination rooms
• Obtain patient identification and medical information from patients and family members
• Perform vital signs, tests, and collect and prepare specimens according to clinician orders
• Administer treatments, injections, and skin tests as directed by physicians
• Assist with clinical procedures including biopsy assistance, dressing changes, suture removal, and wound care
• Measure height and weight and document findings accurately
• Support physicians during medical procedures by preparing rooms, equipment, instruments, and supplies
• Maintain and calibrate equipment and understand procedures performed by clinicians
• Answer phones, enter and update patient data in the EHR system, and review patient appointments
• Prepare accurate documentation related to patient care, medication administration, and communication
• Clean, disinfect equipment, and maintain a safe working environment after each patient visit
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient protected health information

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant course of study consistent with California Medical Board requirements
• Minimum 1 year of recent relevant experience
• BLS—Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification

Preferred Qualifications

• CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) or RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) certification
• Epic EHR charting system experience

You will serve diverse patient populations including adolescents, infants, adults, pediatric patients, and geriatric patients. Patient ratio during day shifts is 5 patients.