Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedure Support

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Woodland Hills, CA seeks a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory patient care and emergency readiness. The role includes basic admin tasks and assisting in procedures, with a strong emphasis on accurate vital signs, injections, and specimen handling.

The position requires MA training/certifications and ability to work a varied schedule. Salary reflects hourly pay ranges for the West Coast ambulatory field.

Qualifications

• Must have a medical assistant diploma or certificate from an accredited program (ASSCS/ACCET/CAAHEP/ABHES).
• Or national MA certification (CMA/NCCT/AMT).
• Or completion of MA program plus documented injection, venipuncture, and related training hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in ambulatory setting and respond to emergencies.
• Perform basic administrative, clerical, and technical support as needed.
• Assist in physician procedures and help maintain smooth patient flow.

Skills

CPR

Venipuncture

EKG

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Oral/intramuscular/subcutaneous meds

Patient care

Education

Medical assistant diploma/certificate

National MA certification (CMA/NCCT/AMT)

MA program with injections/venipuncture training (≥10 hours each)

Tools

Computerized patient care systems

Job description

UCLA Health in Woodland Hills, CA seeks a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory patient care and emergency readiness. The role includes basic admin tasks and assisting in procedures, with a strong emphasis on accurate vital signs, injections, and specimen handling.

The position requires MA training/certifications and ability to work a varied schedule. Salary reflects hourly pay ranges for the West Coast ambulatory field.