Medical Assistant, Primary & Specialty Care (Ambulatory)

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

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Montecito Clinic. You will assist physicians and nurse practitioners, participate in ambulatory patient care, and provide support during emergencies.

A MA diploma or certificate is required, along with CPR/BLS certification and relevant clinical skills. The role requires flexibility to travel to UCLA Health sites and a variable schedule; six months of MA experience is preferred, with knowledge of vital signs, injections, medications, and lab

Qualifications

• Must maintain current Medical Assistant Certification or diploma.
• Six months of experience as Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting.
• Active CPR certification/BLS from AHA or Red Cross.
• Knowledge of instruments and supplies for examinations.
• Ability to take vital signs, injections, medications, and refills.
• Knowledge of symptomatology of common and life-threatening conditions and abnormal lab values.
• Ability to use computerized patient care systems and Windows.
• Flexible, able to travel to UCLA Health sites and work a variable schedule.
• Completion of MA program or national certification as described in the three options.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurse practitioners under supervision.
• Participate in ambulatory patient care and recognize normal/abnormal signs.
• Provide basic administrative, clerical, and technical support as required.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medication administration

CPR/BLS certification

Medical terminology

Education

Medical assistant diploma or certificate

Accredited program completion (ASSCS/ACCET/CAAHEP/ABHES)

National certification (CMA/NCCT/AMT)

Tools

Computerized patient care systems

Windows proficiency

Job description

UCLA Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Montecito Clinic. You will assist physicians and nurse practitioners, participate in ambulatory patient care, and provide support during emergencies.

A MA diploma or certificate is required, along with CPR/BLS certification and relevant clinical skills. The role requires flexibility to travel to UCLA Health sites and a variable schedule; six months of MA experience is preferred, with knowledge of vital signs, injections, medications, and lab