Medical Assistant III, Float - OBGYN (Marina del Rey)

University of California - Los Angeles Health; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA 3) to provide administrative and patient care support across clinics in the community. This role involves assisting healthcare professionals, managing patient interactions, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must possess the appropriate qualifications including a medical assistant diploma and BLS certification, along with essential interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program or national certification.
• Ability to administer various injections and procedures safely.
• Knowledge of Obstetrics and Gynecology terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and patient care support in department clinics.
• Travel to various department clinics throughout the community as needed.
• Schedule patient referrals and assist with patient flow.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Flexibility

Education

Medical assistant diploma or certificate

BLS Certificate

Tools

Computerized patient care systems

EMR

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

Provide administrative and patient care support to physicians and other healthcare professionals in department clinics. The MA 3 will travel and work at department clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for coverage. Other duties, as assigned.

Salary Range: $28.06 - $37.02 hourly

Qualifications

Required:

• A medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows:
• Documentation of completing a medical assistant program from an accredited medical assistant school by ASSCS, ACCET, CAAHEP, or ABHES.
• OR documentation of national certification for medical assistants issued by CMA, NCCT, or AMT.
• OR documentation of completing a medical assistant program with at least 10 hours of training in administering injections, skin tests, venipuncture, and medication administration by inhalation.

• BLS Certificate
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomatology and life-threatening medical problems
• Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM, intradermal, and subcutaneous medications
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Interpersonal skills to interact courteously and compassionately with patients, families, colleagues, and physicians
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, communication, and work standards
• Organizational skills to facilitate smooth work and patient flow
• Knowledge to schedule patient referrals to specialists
• Understanding of safety requirements when handling biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments
• Ability to perform accurate patient sample testing for waived tests
• Communication skills for interacting with diverse populations
• Decision-making skills for job duties
• Ability to maintain composure in emergencies or stressful situations
• Knowledge of Obstetrics and Gynecology terminology and procedures
• Flexibility to work hours and travel as needed

Preferred:

• Proficiency with computerized patient care systems and web-based programs such as EMR, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Bilingual in Spanish