Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Float Team (West Los Angeles)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

National retirement plan

13 paid holidays

15 vacation days in first year

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Ambulatory Float Team. You will provide patient care and clinical support across 25+ specialties in UCLA Health’s ambulatory network, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless clinic operations.

This full-time role offers travel to multiple community clinics throughout Southern California and exposure to diverse patient populations, with comprehensive benefits starting on day one.

Qualifications

• Must have a medical assistant diploma or certificate from an accredited program.
• National certification for medical assistants (CMA/NCCT/AMT) must be documented.
• Training in injections, venipuncture, skin tests, and related procedures with specified hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and clinical support across multiple ambulatory clinics.
• Support clinic operations and coverage across multiple practices based on staffing needs.
• Travel to UCLA Health Ambulatory Community Clinics throughout Southern California as required.

Skills

Vital signs

Venipuncture

Injections

Medication administration

CPR/BLS

Patient care

Multisite travel

Education

Medical Assistant diploma or certificate (accredited program)

National certification for medical assistant (CMA/NCCT/AMT)

Training in injections and venipuncture; skin tests; intramuscular/subcutaneous/intradermal injections

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR) systems

Job description

Description

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 West Los Angeles region, including:

• Marina Del Rey
• Malibu
• Santa Monica
• Venice
• Brentwood
• Culver City
• Inglewood
• Westchester

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