Medical Assistant III, Float - OBGYN, Oncology (Westwood)

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,584 - 53,547; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

UCLA Outpatient Clinics is looking for a Medical Assistant III, Float to provide administrative and patient care support in department clinics in Los Angeles. This position requires a medical assistant diploma or certificate and offers a competitive salary range of $29.46 to $38.87 hourly.

Your role will include assisting healthcare professionals, ensuring smooth patient flow, and working flexibly across various clinics as needed. Preferred qualifications include bilingual abilities and experience with computerized patient care systems.

Qualifications

• BLS Card from AHA or ARC required.
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomatology.
• Skillful administration of oral, IM, intradermal, and subcutaneous medications.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and patient care support to physicians.
• Travel to clinics throughout the community as assigned.
• Support patient sample testing and scheduling for referrals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to administer medications

Knowledge of medical terminology

Organizational skills

Ability to maintain composure in emergencies

Education

Medical assistant diploma or certificate

Tools

Computerized patient care systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

# Medical Assistant III, Float - OBGYN, Oncology (Westwood)Work Location**Los Angeles,CA**Job **#31474**Work Hours**Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm, hours may vary**Employment Type**2 - Staff- Career**Duration**Indefinite**Salary Range**$29.46-38.87 Hourly**Posted Date**June 11, 2026**Bargaining Unit**AFSCME - EX**Make a difference in people's lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you'll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.**Description**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 range: $29.46 - $38.87 Hourly**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 ABHESOR2. Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMTOR3. 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 facilite smooth work/patient flow* Knowledge to schedule patients for referrals to specialists* Knowlege of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated intsruments* 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 maintian composure in situations involving emergencies, dealing with hostile patients, or heavy workload* Knowledge of Obstetrics and Gynecology terminology and procedures* Ablility to work flexible hours and trave to department clinics as assignedPreferred:* Ability to use computerized patient care systems and web-based programs such as the University's EMR system, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook* Bilingual-Spanish### ORLANDOThere's a togetherness and higher level of commitment to teamwork at UCLA Health. We are several groups and teams that work together with a common goal which is to improve our patients experience.### KATHERINEUCLA Health is a supportive, collaborative, and purposeful environment where leadership is invested in your growth and creating real opportunities. And knowing that what we do matters gives a real sense of purpose.### DR. ISLA GARRAWAYUCLA has incredible resources and a team science approach. The ability to work with collaborative teams and access the amazing resources around campus is the best part about being at UCLA.