Medical Assistant - Specialties Clinic, Torrance

Job Title: Medical Assistant - Specialties Clinic, Torrance

UC Job Title: MED AST 3

Job Number: req25417

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Type: career

Duration: Indefinite

Work Location:Torrance

Salary Range: 25.68 - 33.87

Job Duties:

In 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.

*Join us at our upcoming Ambulatory and Community Engagement Panel on June 1, at 12pm by registering with the link below.*

https://uclahs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArcu6prDouGNK34_WguoWgVRK3xOcFounp

Job Qualifications:

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.

• 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

Bargaining Unit: EX

Layoff Referral Deadline:

Posted Date: 5/23/2022

Posting Category: Allied Health Misc