Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Description

You can expand your professional connections

while working at UCLA Health. As a Medical Assistant on the UCLA Health

Ambulatory Float Team, you'll have the chance to visit various ambulatory

clinics, providing both administrative support and patient care. Each day

offers an exciting opportunity to meet new patients and collaborate with

colleagues, all while enjoying the recognition and support that comes with

being part of UCLA Health.

This role requires a Clinic Assistant who is

adaptable, energetic, and proactive, as you'll be traveling to different UCLA

Community practices throughout the greater Southern California area, with your

schedule changing based on your assignments.

Salary range: $26.43-$26.43 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 ABHESOR2. Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMTOR3. 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

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.