Medical Assistant - Primary and Specialty Care, Montecito

Description

In this position, you will participate in providing patient care in the Primary and Specialty Care clinic, 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 : $29.46-$38.87 Hourly

Qualifications

Required :

• A medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows :
• Documentation of completing of a medical assistant program from a medical assistant school that is accredited by ASSCS, ACCET, CAAHEP or ABHES

OR

OR

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 :

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