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Medical Assistant - GI & Specialties, Torrance

UCLA Health
Fully On-Sitefull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Aug 2025
💰 $77,740/yr($58,920/yr$77,740/yr)

About the role

General Information

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Work Location: Torrance, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Posted Date 08/11/2025 Salary Range: $29.46 - 38.87 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 26136

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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In this position, you will participate in providing patient care in the ambulatory setting, 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/hourly - $38.87/hourly

Job Qualifications

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1.       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.

2.       Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology and life threatening medical problems.

3.       Ability to administer CPR with BLS from ARA or AHA.

4.       Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications.

5.       Ability to perform venipuncture with skill, adhering to all OSHA PPE safety requirements.

6.       Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills.

7.       Ability to assist in medical emergencies and office procedures.

8.       Ability to use computerized patient care systems.

9.       Knowledge of medical terminology.

10.   Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner.

11.   Verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in person or on th

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