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Medical Assistant III - MPTF Bob Hope Primary Care Clinic

UCLA Health
Fully On-Sitefull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jan 2025
💰 $74,000/yr($56,000/yr$74,000/yr)

About the role

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday - Friday: 8:15am - 5:15pm Posted Date 01/27/2025 Salary Range: $28.06 - 37.02 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 21894

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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As the Medical Assistant III (MA3) you will play a crucial role in patient care by supporting physicians, nursing and technical staff. You will take vital signs, update medical histories and prepare patients for examinations. Our MA3 will manage patient flow, be accountable for telephone encounters and set up examination rooms, ensuring efficiency and readiness for appointments. Additionally, you will communicate important clinical information, serve as patient advocates and handle designated clinical care telephone interactions.

Salary Range: $28.06 - $37.02 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.
  • BLS certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • 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 to all OSHA PPE safety requirements.
  • Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills.
  • Ability to assist in medical emergencies and office procedures.
  • Ability to use computerized patient care systems.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary department

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