Per Diem Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Float Team (West Los Angeles)

Description About the Role

Looking for a role that offers variety, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day? Join UCLA Health's Ambulatory Float Team as a Medical Assistant and support patients across 25 specialties, including Primary Care, Pediatrics, specialty, and surgical practices. You'll provide patient care and clinical support across multiple ambulatory clinics while gaining experience with diverse patient populations and care teams throughout UCLA Health's ambulatory network.

We're seeking an adaptable, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you'll partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care, support clinic operations, and provide coverage across multiple practices based on staffing needs. No two days are the same, offering continuous opportunities to expand your clinical skills and experience.

If you're flexible, d ependable, and passionate about patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Per Diem Schedule Requirements 

As a per diem UCLA Health employee, you must be available for a minimum of two weekdays each week (Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. PST) and one weekend per month (Saturday and Sunday).  Your monthly availability must be submitted to your manager one month in advance.

Per diem employees are required to maintain the minimum availability listed above; however, shift assignments and hours are not guaranteed and are based on operational needs.

Training Schedule Requirements 

New hires must complete two weeks of full-time training, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST. Training schedules may vary.

Travel Requirements

Travel to all UCLA Health Ambulatory Community Clinics throughout Southern California is required, and you must be physically present at assigned worksites. Assignment locations are based on operational needs and are subject to change.

Although travel to all UCLA Health community practices is required, current staffing needs are primarily located in the West Los Angeles region, including:

Marina Del Rey  Malibu Santa Monica Venice  Brentwood  Culver City  Inglewood  Westchester 

Salary range: $29.43 - $29.43 per hour

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 medical by inhalation. Possession of active CPR certification/BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross Ability to take vital signs, venipunctures, perform injections, administer medications, and obtain drug refills Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and procedures Knowledge of symptomatology of common and/or life threatening medical problems and assessing abnormal laboratory values  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 of Phlebotomy Certification Minimum of six months of experience working as an Medical Assistant in an outpatient ambulatory clinic or a similar healthcare setting.

$29.43-29.43 Hourly Varies

Salary : $29