What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant III, Float - OBGYN (Marina del Rey) position at UCLA Health System?
Description
Provide
administrative and patient care support to physicians and other health care
professionals in department clinics. The MA 3 will travel and work at
department clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for
coverage. Other duties, as assigned.
Salary: $31.24 - $41.22 hourly
Qualifications
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 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 medication by inhalation.
BLS Card from AHA or ARC
Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomatology and life threatening medical problems Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM, intradermal and subcutaneous medications Knowledge of medical terminology Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow Knowledge to schedule patients for referrals to specialists Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments Ability to perform accurate patient sample testing for waived tests Skill in speaking on a one-to-one basis with persons of various cultural, economic and educational backgrounds to obtain and communicate information Skill in employing independent decision-making techniques while performing various job duties Ability to maintain composure in situations involving emergencies, dealing with hostile patients, or heavy workload Knowledge of Obstetrics and Gynecology terminology and procedures Ability to work flexible hours and trave to department clinics as assigned
Preferred:
Ability to use computerized patient care systems and web-based programs such as the University's EMR system, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Bilingual-Spanish
$31.24-41.22 Hourly Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm, hours may vary based on clinic needs
Salary : $31 - $41