Medical Assistant - Primary Care & Specialty Care, Burbank

UCLA Health; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health Burbank Primary Care & Specialty Care in Burbank, CA seeks a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care. The role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, consistent workflows, and strong clinical support across disciplines.

You will assist with clinical duties, communicate with the care team, manage patient flow, and contribute to a collaborative environment. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–6:00pm; fully on-site; salary range applies.

Qualifications

• A medical assistant diploma or certificate.
• Certification from MA program accredited by ASSCS/ACCET/CAAHEP/ABHES or CMA/NCCT/AMT.
• Training in injections, venipuncture, and various injections; ability to perform pediatric/adult procedures.
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology and life-threatening conditions.
• Ability to administer CPR.
• Ability to administer medications (oral, IM, subcutaneous).
• Ability to perform venipuncture and adhere to safety rules.
• Ability to use computerized patient care systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Interpersonal and verbal communication skills for patients and team.
• Ability to perform EKG.
• Ability to orient new staff and manage supplies.
• Ability to follow policies, organize tasks, and coordinate referrals.
• Flexibility to work back and front office.
• Ability to assist physicians with procedures (audiometry, spirometry, etc.).
• Ability to perform waived tests and quality control.
• Knowledge of safety and MSDS procedures.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.
• Customer-service oriented disposition.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support ambulatory care across multiple clinical disciplines.
• Perform clinical duties safely and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Contribute to an organized and collaborative environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Effective communication

Vital signs

EKG

Injections

Venipuncture

CPR

Medical terminology

Patient care

Education

Medical assistant diploma/certificate

Tools

Computerized patient care systems

Job description

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Work Location: Burbank, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm

Posted Date

09/10/2026

Salary Range: $31.24 - 41.22 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

32904

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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A successful Medical Assistant at the Burbank Clinic is someone who understands that excellent ambulatory care depends on teamwork, flexibility, consistency, and well-defined workflows.

We are looking for a Medical Assistant who can confidently support a diverse patient population, adapt to multiple clinical disciplines, perform assigned clinical responsibilities safely and efficiently, communicate effectively with the healthcare team, and contribute to an organized and collaborative environment.

At UCLA Health, passionate clinicians and team members across a wide range of disciplines have helped create a world-renowned health system encompassing award-winning hospitals, community-based clinics, leading medical research, and the clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

If you are looking for an opportunity to expand your ambulatory care experience, work with a diverse patient population, develop multidisciplinary clinical skills, and contribute to a highly collaborative healthcare team, we invite you to consider joining UCLA Health Burbank Primary Care & Specialty Care.

Pay Range: $31.24 - $41.22 hourly

Job Qualifications

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• A medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows
• Documentation of completing of a medical assistant program from a medical assistant school that is accredited by ASSCS, ACCET, CAAHEP or ABHES or
• Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT or
• 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 medical by inhalation.
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology and life threatening medical problems.
• Ability to administer CPR.
• Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications.
• Ability to perform venipuncture with skill, adhering to all OSHA PPE safety requirements.
• Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills.
• Ability to assist in medical emergencies and office procedures.
• Ability to use computerized patient care systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner.
• Verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in person or on the telephone.
• Skill to accurately perform an EKG.
• 1Ability to assist in orientation of new staff.
• Ability to order medical and clinical supplies and maintain adequate inventory.
• Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards.
• Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow.
• Ability to schedule patient for referrals to specialists.
• Ability to be flexible in working both back and front office to facilitate smooth workflow.
• Knowledge and ability to set up and assist physician with any procedures such as, but not limited to audiometry, spirometry, O2 saturation levels, skin tag and mole removals, ear lavage, colposcopies, flexible sigmoidoscopies.
• Ability to perform accurate quality control and patient sample testing for waived tests.
• Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments.
• Knowledge of MSDS and emergency treatments.
• Ability to work overtime in cases of emergency.
• Ability to be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance record.
• Skill in maintaining a harmonious work atmosphere, practicing excellent customer service.
• Ability to push, pull or carry 30 lbs or more
  

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.