Medical Assistant

Santa Barbara, California

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
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DescriptionIn 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: $28.06-$37.02 Hourly This Santa Barbara clinic will open in early 2024. During training you may float to Montecito and Goleta clinics, and hours may vary. QualificationsRequired: 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 OR 2. Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT OR 3. Documentation of completing a medical assistant program and demonstrated 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 of Phlebotomy Certification

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At UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Nursing, there s no limit to what U CAN do in your nursing career. Because our nurses are essential in the delivery of the world-class care UCLA Health is known for, we provide them with every resource and opportunity to achieve their fullest professional and personal potential. Through our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art clinical technology, shared governance, recognition programs and more, we re inspiring, empowering and supporting our nurses to go further in their practice. It s no wonder we ve been able to achieve Magnet status multiple times in multiple locations.

When you re ready to elevate your nursing career, we have ongoing openings at locations throughout our system, including:

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
  • UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
  • Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
  • UCLA Mattel Children s Hospital
  • Over 160 UCLA ambulatory clinics, specialty practices and urgent care centers

No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, you ll enjoy all of the cultural, recreational and lifestyle advantages Southern California has to offer.

Date Posted: 21 May 2024
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