What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Digestive Diseases, Thousand Oaks position at University of California - Los Angeles Health?
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: $28.06-$37.02/Hourly
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 ABHES
OR
2. Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT
OR
3. Documentation of completing a medical assistant programanddemonstrated 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.
- Skill and knowledge to maintain current Medical Assistant Certification or diploma
- Minimum of six months of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting
- Possession of active CPR certification/BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and procedures
- Ability to take vital signs, perform injections, administer medications, and obtain drug refills
- Knowledge of symptomatology of common and/or life threatening medical problems and assessing abnormal laboratory values
- Minimum of six months of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting
- 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 ofPhlebotomy Certification
University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
Salary : $28 - $37
