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

UCLA Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and teams at multiple department clinics. Responsibilities include administrative tasks and direct patient care, with travel across community clinics as needed.

The MA 3 role requires a medical assistant diploma or national certification, BLS, and strong knowledge of medical terminology. Hours are Monday–Friday, with on-site requirements and occasional travel for coverage.

Qualifications

• Medical assistant diploma or certificate from an accredited program (ASSCS, ACCET, CAAHEP or ABHES).
• BLS certification from AHA/ARC is required.
• May travel to department clinics as assigned.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and safe medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and patient care support to physicians and health care professionals in department clinics.
• The MA 3 will travel and work at department clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for coverage.
• Demonstrate compassionate, courteous patient interactions and follow policies and procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology

Admin support

Patient care

Multitasking

Travel to clinics

Teamwork

Safety protocols

Documentation

Education

Medical assistant diploma/certificate

Tools

EMR systems

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

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Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm, hours may vary based on clinic needs

Posted Date

09/15/2026

Salary Range: $31.24 - 41.22 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

32985

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Provide administrative and patient care support to physicians and other health care 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: $31.24 - $41.22 hourly

Job Qualifications

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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 medication by inhalation.

BLS Card from AHA or ARC

• 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 with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner
• Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards
• Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow
• Knowledge to schedule patients for referrals to specialists
• Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments
• Ability to perform accurate patient sample testing for waived tests
• Skill in speaking on a one-to-one basis with persons of various cultural, economic and educational backgrounds to obtain and communicate information
• Skill in employing independent decision-making techniques while performing various job duties
• Ability to maintain composure in situations involving emergencies, dealing with hostile patients, or heavy workload
• Knowledge of Obstetrics and Gynecology terminology and procedures
• Ability to work flexible hours and trave to department clinics as assigned

Preferred:

• Ability to use computerized patient care systems and web-based programs such as the University's EMR system, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

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.