Ambulatory Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Exams

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Montecito (CA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health's Montecito Clinic seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care under physician supervision in the Primary & Specialty Care setting. You will assist with examinations, vital signs, injections, medications, and care coordination in a busy ambulatory environment.

Qualified candidates have a current MA certification or diploma, CPR/BLS, and at least six months of experience. A strong focus on safety, documentation, and travel between UCLA Health sites is required.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant Certification or diploma (required).
• Minimum of six months of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting (required).
• Active CPR certification/BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (required).
• Knowledge of instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and procedures (required).
• Ability to take vital signs, injections, administer medications, and obtain drug refills (required).
• Knowledge of symptomatology of common and/or life-threatening medical problems and abnormal lab values (required).
• Ability to use computerized patient care systems and Windows OS (required).
• Flexibility to travel to multiple UCLA Health sites and work a variable schedule (required).
• Documentation of completing a medical assistant program from an accredited school or documented national certification (required).
• Completion of 10 clock hours of injections/skin tests and venipuncture training, etc., under supervision within 6 months (required).

Responsibilities

• Assist physician, nurse practitioner, and ambulatory care team under supervision.
• Participate in patient care in ambulatory setting; recognize normal/abnormal signs and symptoms.
• Provide basic administrative, clerical, and technical support as conditions permit.

Education

Medical Assistant program accreditation options (ASSCS/ACCET/CAAHEP/ABHES) or CMA/NCCT/AMT

Job description

UCLA Health's Montecito Clinic seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care under physician supervision in the Primary & Specialty Care setting. You will assist with examinations, vital signs, injections, medications, and care coordination in a busy ambulatory environment.

Qualified candidates have a current MA certification or diploma, CPR/BLS, and at least six months of experience. A strong focus on safety, documentation, and travel between UCLA Health sites is required.