Medical Assistant - Primary Care & Specialty Care, Burbank

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health Burbank Primary Care & Specialty Care seeks a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care operations at the Burbank Clinic. The role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and well-defined workflows to serve a diverse patient population.

You will perform clinical tasks safely, interact with the healthcare team, and help maintain organized patient care in a fast-paced setting. The position requires proficiency in CPR, phlebotomy, injections, vital signs, and use of computerized patient

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate from an accredited medical assistant program (ASSCS/ACCET/CAAHEP/ABHES accepted).
• National MA certification CMA/NCCT/AMT or equivalent.
• 10 hours of injections/skin tests, venipuncture training, multiple injection types, and related skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a diverse patient population across multiple clinical disciplines.
• Perform assigned clinical tasks safely and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Contribute to an organized and collaborative ambulatory care environment.
• Assist in procedures and manage workflow to ensure patient care continuity.
• Set up and assist physicians with procedures such as audiometry, spirometry, O2 saturation, ear lavage, and minor dermatologic procedures.

Skills

CPR

EKG

Venipuncture

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Front & back office

Injections

Medication administration

New staff orientation

Inventory management

Safety procedures

Biohazard handling

MSDS knowledge

Punctuality

Teamwork

Education

Medical assistant diploma or certificate from an accredited program

National certification CMA/NCCT/AMT

Injection/skin test and venipuncture training (min 10 hours)

Job description

Description

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

Qualifications

• 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