Medical Assistant 3

UCLA Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Santa Monica is seeking a Medical Assistant to support our Neurology ambulatory clinic. You will assist physicians and the clinical care team with direct patient care, document information, and help manage urgent or life-threatening situations as needed.

The role involves preparing patients for visits, coordinating patient flow, and performing a range of clinical, administrative, and clerical duties to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Required: medical assistant diploma or certificate from an accredited program or equivalent.
• Documentation of national certification for medical assistant CMA/NCCT/AMT or equivalent.
• Completed MA program with injections, venipuncture and related training per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and care team in a fast-paced ambulatory clinic.
• Prepare patients for visits and document information.
• Coordinate patient flow and support day-to-day operations.

Skills

CPR

BLS Certification

Vital signs

Interpersonal skills

EKG

Venipuncture

Injections

Medical terminology

Patient care

Oral/IM/subcutaneous meds

Education

Medical assistant diploma or certificate

National certification CMA/NCCT/AMT

Job description

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Salary Range: $31.24 - 41.22 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

33008

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Neurology is looking to hire a Medical Assistant to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory clinic setting. In this role, you will support physicians and the clinical care team by assisting with direct patient care, recognizing and reporting normal and abnormal signs and symptoms, and providing support during urgent and life-threatening emergencies. You will also perform a variety of clinical, administrative, and clerical duties, including preparing patients for visits, documenting information, coordinating patient flow, and ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the clinic. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who is committed to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting a collaborative healthcare team.

Hourly range: $31.24-$41.22

Job Qualifications

Required:

1. A medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows

• Documentation of completing of a medical assistant program from a medical assistant school that is accredited by ASSCS, ACCET, CAAHEP or ABHES or
• Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT or
• Documentation of completing a medical assistant programand 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.

2. Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology and life threatening medical problems.

3. Ability to administer CPR.

4. BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross

5. Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications.

6. Ability to perform venipuncture with skill, adhering to all OSHA PPE safety requirements.

7. Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills.

8. Ability to assist in medical emergencies and office procedures.

9. Ability to use computerized patient care systems.

10. Knowledge of medical terminology.

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

12. Verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in person or on the telephone.

13. Skill to accurately perform an EKG.

14. Ability to assist in orientation of new staff.

15. Ability to order medical and clinical supplies and maintain adequate inventory.

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

17. Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow.

18. Ability to schedule patient for referrals to specialists.

19. Ability to be flexible in working both back and front office to facilitate smooth workflow.

20. Knowledge and ability to set up and assist physician with any procedures such as, but not limited to audiometry, spirometry, O2 saturation levels, skin tag and mole removals, ear lavage, colposcopies, flexible sigmoidoscopies.

21. Ability to perform accurate quality control and patient sample testing for waived tests.

22. Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments.

23. Knowledge of MSDS and emergency treatments.

24. Ability to work overtime in cases of emergency.

25. Ability to be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance record.

26. Skill in maintaining a harmonious work atmosphere, practicing excellent customer service.

27. Ability to push, pull or carry 30 lbs or more

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. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.