Medical Assistant - Primary & Immediate Care, Century City

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Century City, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to participate in ambulatory patient care, recognize signs and assist during emergencies, and support essential administrative tasks.

The role requires MA diploma or certificate, national certification (CMA/NCCT/AMT), and hands-on clinical training including injections and venipuncture, CPR/BLS, and Windows-based systems proficiency. On-site with flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting.
• Active CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Knowledge of instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and procedures.
• Ability to take vital signs, perform injections, administer medications, and obtain drug refills.
• Proficiency with computerised patient care systems and Windows.

Responsibilities

• Participate in providing patient care in the ambulatory setting, recognizing normal and abnormal signs.
• Provide support during life threatening emergencies and perform basic administrative/clerical/technical tasks as needed.

Education

Medical Assistant diploma or certificate

National MA certification

Phlebotomy/ injections training

Tools

Computerized patient care systems

Job description

Work Location: Century City, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 11:30am - 8:30pm | Includes rotating holidays

Posted Date

09/15/2026

Salary Range: $31.24 - 41.22 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

32914

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

In this position, you will participate in providing patient care in the ambulatory setting, recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms and providing support during life threatening emergencies. You will perform basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services as needed.

Salary range: $31.24-$41.22 Hourly

Job 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 ABHES
• 2. Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT
• 3. Documentation of completing a medical assistant programanddemonstrated 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.

• Skill and knowledge to maintain current Medical Assistant Certification or diploma
• Minimum of six months of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting
• Possession of active CPR certification/BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and procedures
• Ability to take vital signs, perform injections, administer medications, and obtain drug refills
• Knowledge of symptomatology of common and/or life threatening medical problems and assessing abnormal laboratory values
• Ability to use a computerized patient care systems and proficiency with the Windows operating system
• Ability to be highly flexible, travel to multiple work sites within UCLA Health community based practices and work a variable schedule

Highly desired:

• Possession ofPhlebotomy Certification

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.