Per Diem Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Float Team (Ventura, Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta)

General Information

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Work Location: Santa Barbara, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Varies Posted Date 10/25/2023 Salary Range: $26.43 - 26.43 Hourly Employment Type 6 - Staff: Per Diem Duration Indefinite Job # 10589

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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You can expand your professional circle while working at UCLA Health. As a Medical Assistant on the UCLA Health Ambulatory Float Team, you will travel to various ambulatory clinics to provide administrative and patient care support. Each day will be an exciting opportunity to work with new patients and colleagues, all while having the support and recognition that comes with being a part of UCLA Health. 

This role requires a Team Assistant with a highly flexible, enthusiastic and proactive approach as you will travel to Central Coast UCLA Community practices throughout the greater Southern California area and your schedule will vary depending on assignments.

Central Coast locations include: Ventura, Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Goleta

Salary range: $26.43 - $26.43 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• A medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows:
  1. 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.

• BLS/CPR from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Ability to be highly flexible, travel to multiple work sites within UCLA Health community based practices and work a variable schedule
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology and life threatening medical problems.
• Ability to administer CPR.
• Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications.
• Ability to perform venipuncture with skill, adhering t