Medical Assistant- Torrance Skypark Primary & Specialty Care

UCLA Health; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Torrance, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and the care team in a fast-paced ambulatory setting, handling front and back office tasks, charting, and assisting with procedures.

The role requires a medical assistant diploma or certificate and training in injections, venipuncture, and medication administration, along with infection control and safety compliance in a clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Medical assistant diploma or certificate from an accredited program.
• National medical assistant certification or proof of completed program with required training.
• Training including injections, venipuncture, and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including rooming and vital signs.
• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures while following safety rules.
• Coordinate referrals, manage inventory, and support clinic operations.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

EKG performance

Injections

Venipuncture

Education

Medical assistant diploma or certificate

Accredited program certification (ACCSC/ACCET/CAAHEP/ABHES)

CMA/NCCT/AMT certification or equivalent training with injections/skin tests/venipuncture

Job description

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Work Location: Torrance, CA, USA

Work Schedule

Monday- Friday 830am-530pm

Posted Date

10/28/2026

Salary Range: $31.24 - 41.22 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

indefinite

Job #

33766

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Medical Assistant plays an essential role in supporting physicians and the care team in delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. This position supports both front and back office operations and is responsible for maintaining patient flow, assisting with clinical procedures, performing diagnostic testing, administering medications, collecting specimens, coordinating referrals, processing medication refills, maintaining accurate electronic health records, and supporting daily clinic operations. The Medical Assistant recognizes and responds appropriately to urgent patient needs, adheres to all infection control and safety standards, assists during medical emergencies, and helps create a positive patient experience through professional, courteous service. Additional responsibilities include managing clinical supplies, supporting quality and regulatory compliance, training new staff as needed, and contributing to a collaborative team environment focused on delivering exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting in the electronic health record, administering medications, performing EKGs, collecting specimens, and supporting diagnostic testing.
• Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, and treatments while maintaining compliance with all safety, infection control, OSHA, and PPE requirements.
• Support clinic operations through referral coordination, inventory management, patient flow oversight, documentation, staff training, and adherence to departmental policies and procedures.

Job Qualifications

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Candidates must have a medical assistant diploma or certificate supported by one of the following:

• Documentation of completion of a medical assistant program from a school accredited by ACCSC, ACCET, CAAHEP or ABHES; or
• Documentation of national medical assistant certification issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT; or
• Documentation of completion of a medical assistant program and proof of the following training:
  • At least 10 clock hours of training in administering injections and performing skin tests, including at least 10 each of intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal injections and 10 skin tests
  • At least 10 clock hours of training in venipuncture and skin puncture for the purpose of drawing blood, including at least 10 venipunctures and 10 skin punctures
  • At least 10 clock hours of training in administering medication by inhalation

BLS form ARC or AHA

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.