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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm, Hours may vary
Posted Date
02/05/2024
Salary Range: $28.06 - 37.02 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
12458

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Clinic Manager and Director the Medical Assistant III will provide administrative and patient care support to physicians and other health care professionals in department clinics. The MA 3 will travel and work at department clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for coverage. Other duties, as assigned.

Job Qualifications

REQUIRED:

Medical Assistant Certificate, CPR Certificate and Phlebotomy/Blood Withdrawal Certificate

Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomatology and life threatening medical problems
Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM, intradermal and subcutaneous medications

Knowledge of medical terminology

Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner.

Ability to work flexible hours and travel to department clinics as assigned.

Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards

Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow

Knowledge to schedule patient for referrals to specialists
Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments Ability to perform accurate patient sample testing for waived tests.

Skill in speaking on a one-to-one basis with persons of various cultural, economic and educational backgrounds to obtain and communicate information

Skill in employing independent decision-making techniques while performing various job duties.

Ability to maintain composure in situations involving emergencies, dealing with hostile patients, or heavy workload

Knowledge of Human Genetics terminology and procedures.


PREFERRED: 

Ability to use computerized patient care systems and web-based programs such as the University's EMR System, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Bilingual- Spanish