Medical Assistant

As a Medical Assistant on the UCLA Health Ambulatory Float Team, you will have the opportunity to travel to various ambulatory clinics, providing both administrative and patient care support. This role allows you to broaden your professional network while being part of the esteemed UCLA Health organization.

Each day presents a unique chance to engage with new patients and collaborate with diverse colleagues, all while benefiting from the support and recognition associated with UCLA Health. As a full-time employee, you will receive exceptional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance starting on your first day, as well as one of the top retirement plans in the country. Additionally, you will enjoy 13 paid holidays and 15 vacation days in your first year.

This position requires a Clinical Assistant who is flexible, enthusiastic, and proactive, as you will be traveling to UCLA Community practices across multiple cities, including:

• Santa Monica
• Westwood
• Beverly Hills
• Calabasas
• Santa Clarita
• Burbank
• Thousand Oaks
• Westlake Village

Workdays and hours may vary based on assignments, and you must be prepared for rapid same-day response assignments in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Salary range: $28.06 - $37.02 per hour

Required:

• 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.
• Possession of active CPR certification/BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Ability to take vital signs, venipunctures, perform injections, administer medications, and obtain drug refills
• Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and procedures
• 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
• Minimum of six months of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting

A PASSION FOR IMPROVING LIVES

Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually enhance your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. Within our inclusive and supportive culture, you ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It s the chance to bring your best to a variety of highly challenging situations.

If you re ready to live out your passion and advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:

Clinical Lab & Pathology

Imaging

Pharmacy

Phlebotomy

Rehab

Respiratory Therapy

Social Work

No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.