Medical Assistant- Primary & Immediate Care, Toluca Lake

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

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite work

Job summary

UCLA Health in Burbank, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to participate in ambulatory patient care, recognize signs of illness, and support life-threatening emergencies. The role includes performing basic administrative, clerical and technical duties as needed.

Responsibilities involve assisting in medical procedures, administering medications, taking vital signs, and using computerized patient care systems in a busy clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Medical assistant diploma or certificate from an accredited program.
• National certification for medical assistants (CMA, NCCT or AMT).
• Completion of MA program plus demonstrated injections & venipuncture training; multiple injections & skin tests; venipuncture training; inhalation meds.
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal signs and life-threatening emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in ambulatory setting and assist during life-threatening emergencies.
• Perform basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services as needed.

Skills

CPR

Vital signs

EKG

Medication administration

Venipuncture

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Education

Medical assistant diploma or certificate

Job description

Work Location: Burbank, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Sunday & Sunday 9am-6pm; Monday, Tuesday, Friday 11:30am-8:30pm

Posted Date

09/15/2026

Salary Range: $31.24 - 41.22 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

indefinite

Job #

32948

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

1. 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 ABHESor
• Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMTor
• 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.

2. Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology and life threatening medical problems.

3. Ability to administer CPR.

4. Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications.

5. Ability to perform venipuncture with skill, adhering to all OSHA PPE safety requirements.

6. Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills.

7. Ability to assist in medical emergencies and office procedures.

8. Ability to use computerized patient care systems.

9. Knowledge of medical terminology.

10. Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner.

11. Verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in person or on the telephone.

12. Skill to accurately perform an EKG.

13. Ability to assist in orientation of new staff.

14. Ability to order medical and clinical supplies and maintain adequate inventory.

15. Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards.

16. Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow.

17. Ability to schedule patient for referrals to specialists.

18. Ability to be flexible in working both back and front office to facilitate smooth workflow.

19. 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.

20. Ability to perform accurate quality control and patient sample testing for waived tests.

21. Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments.

22. Knowledge of MSDS and emergency treatments.

23. Ability to work overtime in cases of emergency.

24. Ability to be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance record.

25. Skill in maintaining a harmonious work atmosphere, practicing excellent customer service.

26. 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.