Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Float Team (Southwest Valley)

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patients across 25+ specialties in our Ambulatory Float Team. You will provide hands-on care and clinical support across multiple clinics, partnering with diverse care teams and ensuring smooth operations.

The role offers full-time employment with benefits starting on day one, a nationally recognized retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, and 15 vacation days in the first year.

Qualifications

• Must have a medical assistant diploma or certificate from an accredited program.
• National certification CMA/NCCT/AMT preferred or demonstrated training in injections/venipuncture.
• CPR/BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and clinical support across ambulatory clinics.
• Support clinic operations and cover multiple practices as needed.
• Travel to UCLA Health Ambulatory Community Clinics throughout Southern California.

Skills

Vital signs

Venipunctures

Injections

Medications administration

CPR/BLS

EHR proficiency

Flexibility to travel

Windows basics

Education

Medical assistant diploma or certificate

National certification (CMA/NCCT/AMT)

Injection/venipuncture training hours (10+) etc.

Job description

Description

About the Role

Looking for a role that offers variety, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day? Join UCLA Health's Ambulatory Float Team as a Medical Assistant and support patients across 25+ specialties, including Primary Care, Pediatrics, specialty, and surgical practices. You'll provide patient care and clinical support across multiple ambulatory clinics while gaining experience with diverse patient populations and care teams throughout UCLA Health's ambulatory network.

We're seeking an adaptable, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you'll partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care, support clinic operations, and provide coverage across multiple practices based on staffing needs. No two days are the same, offering continuous opportunities to expand your clinical skills and experience.

As a full-time UCLA Health employee, you'll enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day, a nationally recognized retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, and 15 vacation days in your first year.

If you're flexible, dependable, and passionate about patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Travel Requirements

Travel to all UCLA Health Ambulatory Community Clinics throughout Southern California is required, and you must be physically present at assigned worksites. Assignment locations are based on operational needs and are subject to change.

Although travel to all UCLA Health community practices is required, current staffing needs are primarily located in the Southwest Valley region, including:

• Thousand Oaks
• Westlake Village
• Calabasas
• West Hills
• Ventura
• Simi Valley
• Agoura Hills

Salary range: $31.24 - $41.22 per hour

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 experience working as an Medical Assistant in an outpatient ambulatory clinic or a similar healthcare setting.