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Medical Assistant III
UCLA Health • Los Angeles, CA 90006 • Posted 10 days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $28.06-$37.02/hr • Mid Level
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Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee, the Medical Assistant III performs a variety of duties related to the care and clerical duties of the Clinical and Translational Research Center at UCLA Health. This role involves participating in total patient care in the ambulatory setting, supporting research activities, and maintaining a high standard of care in the clinic office. The position also includes front office activities such as scheduling, checking in patients, and handling prior authorizations.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of duties related to the care and clerical duties of the Clinical and Translational Research Center.
- Participate in total patient care in the ambulatory setting.
- Act as a staff person in the office, assisting in patient care.
- Maintain a high standard of care in the clinic office.
- Provide support for research activities including helping study coordinators to operationalize their trials.
- Support front office activities such as scheduling, checking in patients, checking for prior authorizations, and answering phones.
- Accurately perform and document vital signs and anthropometric measures.
- Administer medications as permitted by licensure.
- Recognize abnormal vital signs and laboratory values and immediately report to RN on the study.
- Perform phlebotomy, CPR, injections, and other skills within the scope of practice.
- Accurately perform a 12 Lead EKG.
- Handle Bio hazardous specimens or contaminated instruments with knowledge of all safety requirements.
Qualifications
Required
- Medical Assistant Certification/Diploma.
- Valid Phlebotomy Certification.
- CPR/BLS Certification.
- 1-2 years of experience in outpatient Family Medicine, multi-specialty group, or in a research setting.
- Ability to accurately perform and document vital signs and anthropometric measures.
- Competency in administering medications.
- Knowledge of symptomatology of common and/or life-threatening medical problems.
- Skills in performing phlebotomy, CPR, injections, and other skills within the scope of practice.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer).
- Ability to push, pull or carry 30 lbs or more.
- Ability to travel to areas outside of the UCLA Westwood area to see research subjects.
Preferred
- Knowledge of the online University systems (Express and Bruin Buy).
About UCLA Health
UCLA Health is a leading healthcare system in Southern California, comprising 4 hospitals and over 260 clinics, offering a wide range of primary and specialty care services. The organization is dedicated to providing top-notch patient care, conducting innovative research, and training future healthcare professionals, consistently ranking among the top hospitals in the U.S. for over three decades. With a focus on cutting-edge treatments and advancements in various medical specialties, UCLA Health aims to deliver exceptional medical care and lead the way in healthcare innovation.
Full Job Description
Under the general
supervision of the Nurse Manager, or designee, you will perform a variety of
duties related to the care and clerical duties of the Clinical and
Translational Research Center. You will participate in total patient care in
the ambulatory setting, recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms and
life threatening emergencies. You will act as a staff person in the office,
assisting in patient care and maintaining a high standard of care in the clinic
office. The Medical Assistant 3 also provides support for research activities including
helping study coordinators to operationalize their trials in the CTRC. You will support front office activities such as scheduling,
checking in patients, checking for prior authorizations and answering phones. You will assist in maintaining a high standard of care in the CTRC.
Salary Range: $28.06-$37.02/Hourly
Qualifications
Required:
+ Medical Assistant Certification/Diploma.
+ Must have valid Phlebotomy Certification.
+ CPR/BLS Certification.
+ 1-2 years of outpatient Family Medicine, multi-specialty group, or in a research setting.
+ Ability to accurately perform and document vital signs and anthropometric measures.
+ Competency in administering medications, as permitted by licensure.
+ Ability to recognize abnormal vital signs. Ability to recognize abnormal laboratory values and immediately report to RN on the study.
+ Knowledge of symptomatology of common and/or life-threatening medical problems.
+ Skills in performing phlebotomy, CPR, injections and other skills within the scope of practice.
+ Strong working knowledge of MS Office, word, excel, access, PowerPoint, outlook and internet explorer.
+ Skill to accurately perform a 12 Lead EKG.
+ Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Bio hazardous specimens or contaminated instruments.
+ Ability to push, pull or carry 30 lbs or more.
+ Ability to go to area's that are outside of the UCLA Westwood area to see research subjects.
Preferred:
+ Knowledge of the online University systems, such as Express and Bruin Buy.
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
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