Medical Assistant - Primary & Specialty Care, San Luis Obispo

General Information

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Work Location: San Luis Obispo, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:30pm Posted Date 05/18/2026 Salary Range: $29.46 - 38.87 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration indefinate Job # 30468

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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There’s nothing more exciting and rewarding than being able to make a significant, positive difference in someone’s life. At UCLA Health, you’ll experience this joy every day while also enjoying the positive, supportive, and collaborative environment that makes ours one of the most loved workplaces. Join us and find out for yourself.

As a Medical Assistant at our San Luis Obispo Primary & Specialty Care Clinic you will have the opportunity to work as assistive personnel who work under the direct supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner. Medical Assistants participate in the patient care in the ambulatory setting, recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms and provide support during life threatening emergencies. As a Medical Assistant you may perform basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services when conditions regarding supervision, training, specific authorization, and records are met. 

At UCLA Health, passionate clinicians in a wide range of disciplines have enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with five award-winning hospitals and more than 300 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health.

Pay Range: $29.46 - $38.87 hourly

Job Qualifications

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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