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General Information

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday: 8am-5pm; Wednesday: 7:30am-5:30pm; Thursday: 7:30am-5:30pm; Friday: 7:30am-4:30pm and Saturdays 6:30am-1:30pm
Posted Date
04/07/2026
Salary Range: $29.46 - 38.87 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
29809

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

As a Medical Assistant at UCLA Santa Monica Clinical Nutrition and Weight Management Clinic, you will have the opportunity to work within a multispecialty disciplinary setting. Medical Assistants participate in the patient care in the ambulatory setting, recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms and providing support during life threatening emergencies. As a Medical assistant you will perform basic administrative, clerical, and technical supportive services as needed.


Salary Range: $29.46- $38.87

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or national certification (CMA, NCCT, or AMT), or equivalent hands-on clinical training (injections, venipuncture, and inhalation therapy)
  • Current BLS certification (ARC or AHA)
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, symptomology, and basic clinical procedures
  • Ability to administer medications (oral, IM, subcutaneous), perform venipuncture, obtain vital signs, and complete EKGs in compliance with OSHA standards
  • Ability to assist with medical procedures, emergencies, and waived lab testing
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and compassionately with patients and care teams
  • Proficiency with electronic patient care systems and coordinating referrals
  • Ability to manage workflow, maintain inventory, and support both front and back office operations
  • Knowledge of safety protocols, including biohazard handling and MSDS
  • Reliable attendance, punctuality, and flexibility, including overtime as needed
  • Ability to lift, push, or pull 30 lbs and maintain a positive, team-oriented work environment

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.