Medical Assistant: Patient Care, Vital Signs & Procedures

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a Medical Assistant to participate in ambulatory patient care, recognizing normal and abnormal signs while supporting life-threatening emergencies. You will perform basic administrative, clerical and technical duties as needed in a clinic setting.

Required qualifications include a medical assistant diploma or certificate, or national CMA/NCCT/AMT certification, or documented training in injections and venipuncture, with strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Documentation of medical assistant program from an accredited school.
• National CMA/NCCT/AMT certification or equivalent training.
• Training in injections, venipuncture and related skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide ambulatory patient care and support during emergencies.
• Administer CPR, medications and injections as directed.
• Perform venipuncture and obtain vital signs, blood samples as needed.
• Assist with procedures and maintain clinical safety and cleanliness.
• Operate computerized patient care systems and manage supplies.

Skills

CPR

Venipuncture

EKG

Vital signs

Medication administration

Medical terminology

Office procedures

Patient care coordination

Computerized systems

Team collaboration

Education

Medical assistant diploma or certificate

National certification CMA/NCCT/AMT

Injection/venipuncture training hours

Job description

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a Medical Assistant to participate in ambulatory patient care, recognizing normal and abnormal signs while supporting life-threatening emergencies. You will perform basic administrative, clerical and technical duties as needed in a clinic setting.

Required qualifications include a medical assistant diploma or certificate, or national CMA/NCCT/AMT certification, or documented training in injections and venipuncture, with strong knowledge of