Medical Assistant ? Primary and Specialty Care, San Luis Obispo
UCLA
Application
Details
Posted: 02-Oct-24
Location: San Luis Obispo, California
Salary: Open
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number: 143081315
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: $28.06-$37.02 Hourly
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
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.