Medical Assistant - Primary and Specialty Care, Montecito

Job Posting

Work Location : Montecito, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote : Fully On-Site

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8 : 30am-5 : 30pm

Salary Range : $29.46 - $38.87 Hourly

Employment Type : 2 - Staff : Career

Duration : Indefinite

Job # 22966

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Salary Range : $29.46-$38.87 Hourly

Job 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 Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT
• OR 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. Each of the aforementioned 10 hours of training and skill assessments must be completed in conjunction with the UCLA Health Ambulatory Nursing Medical Assistant Bridge Program and under appropriate supervision and no later than within 6 months of hire.
• 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 :