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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Varies
Posted Date
01/31/2023
Salary Range: $28.06 - 37.02 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
4033

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

As a Medical Assistant on the UCLA Health Ambulatory Float Team, you will have the opportunity to travel to various ambulatory clinics, providing both administrative and patient care support. This role allows you to broaden your professional network while being part of the esteemed UCLA Health organization.

Each day presents a unique chance to engage with new patients and collaborate with diverse colleagues, all while benefiting from the support and recognition associated with UCLA Health. As a full-time employee, you will receive exceptional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance starting on your first day, as well as one of the top retirement plans in the country. Additionally, you will enjoy 13 paid holidays and 15 vacation days in your first year.

This position requires a Clinical Assistant who is flexible, enthusiastic, and proactive, as you will be traveling to UCLA Community practices across multiple cities, including:

  • Santa Monica
  • Westwood
  • Beverly Hills
  • Calabasas
  • Santa Clarita
  • Burbank
  • Thousand Oaks
  • Westlake Village

Workdays and hours may vary based on assignments, and you must be prepared for rapid same-day response assignments in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Salary range: $28.06 - $37.02 per hour

Job Qualifications

Required:

  • A medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows:
    1. Documentation of completing of a medical assistant program from a medical assistant school that is accredited by ASSCS, ACCET, CAAHEP or ABHES

    OR

    2. Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT

    OR

    3. Documentation of completing a medical assistant program and demonstrated completion of no less than 10 clock hours of training in administering injections and performing skin tests; 10 hours of training in venipuncture and skin puncture for the purpose of withdrawing blood; at least 10 of each intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections and 10 skin tests, and/or at least 10 venipuncture and 10 skin punctures; 10 hours of training in administering medical by inhalation.
  • Possession of active CPR certification/BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Ability to take vital signs, venipunctures, perform injections, administer medications, and obtain drug refills
  • Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and procedures
  • Knowledge of symptomatology of common and/or life threatening medical problems and assessing abnormal laboratory values 
  • Ability to use a computerized patient care systems and proficiency with the Windows operating system
  • Ability to be highly flexible, travel to multiple work sites within UCLA Health community based practices and work a variable schedule

Highly desired:

  • Possession of Phlebotomy Certification
  • Minimum of six months of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.