Medical Assistant - Primary & Specialty Care (Santa Barbara)

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

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for our Santa Barbara Primary & Specialty Care Clinic. This on-site role supports physicians and clinicians in ambulatory care, assisting with patient care, vital signs, injections, venipuncture, and basic administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate has a medical assistant diploma or certificate and relevant certifications; familiarity with computerized patient care systems is required.

Qualifications

• Medical assistant diploma or certificate required.
• National certification for medical assistant (CMA/NCCT/AMT) preferred or required.
• Training in injections, skin tests, venipuncture and related procedures under supervision within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology; CPR ability.
• Ability to administer medications and perform venipuncture with OSHA standards.
• Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills.
• Ability to assist in emergencies and office procedures.
• MSDS knowledge and emergency treatments.
• Ability to operate in back and front office to support workflow.

Responsibilities

• Assistive personnel under direct supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner.
• Participate in ambulatory patient care, recognizing normal/abnormal signs and assisting in emergencies.
• Perform basic administrative, clerical and technical support when authorized.
• Contribute to patient flow and smooth operation of the clinic.

Skills

CPR

Venipuncture

EKG

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

A medical assistant diploma or certificate

Accredited medical assistant program documentation

National certification for medical assistant (CMA/NCCT/AMT)

Training in injections and skin tests via UCLA Health program (6 months supervision)

Tools

Computerized patient care systems

Job description

UCLA Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for our Santa Barbara Primary & Specialty Care Clinic. This on-site role supports physicians and clinicians in ambulatory care, assisting with patient care, vital signs, injections, venipuncture, and basic administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate has a medical assistant diploma or certificate and relevant certifications; familiarity with computerized patient care systems is required.