What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Cardiac EP/Nephrology, Westwood position at UCLA Health?
General Information
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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Posted Date
04/21/2026
Salary Range: $29.46 - 38.87 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
indefinite
Job #
30110
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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In this role you will:
Salary Range: $29.46-$38.87/hourly
Job Qualifications
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1. A medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows
2. Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology and life threatening medical problems.
3. -BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
4. Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications.
5. Ability to perform venipuncture with skill, adhering to all OSHA PPE safety requirements.
6. Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills.
7. Ability to assist in medical emergencies and office procedures.
8. Ability to use computerized patient care systems.
9. Knowledge of medical terminology.
10. Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner.
11. Verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in person or on the telephone.
12. Skill to accurately perform an EKG.
13. Ability to assist in orientation of new staff.
14. Ability to order medical and clinical supplies and maintain adequate inventory.
15. Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards.
16. Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow.
17. Ability to schedule patient for referrals to specialists.
18. Ability to be flexible in working both back and front office to facilitate smooth workflow.
19. Knowledge and ability to set up and assist physician with any procedures such as, but not limited to audiometry, spirometry, O2 saturation levels, skin tag and mole removals, ear lavage, colposcopies, flexible sigmoidoscopies.
20. Ability to perform accurate quality control and patient sample testing for waived tests.
21. Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments.
22. Knowledge of MSDS and emergency treatments.
23. Ability to work overtime in cases of emergency.
24. Ability to be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance record.
25. Skill in maintaining a harmonious work atmosphere, practicing excellent customer service.
26. Ability to push, pull or carry 30 lbs or more
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Posted Date
04/21/2026
Salary Range: $29.46 - 38.87 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
indefinite
Job #
30110
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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In this role you will:
- Participate in the patient care in the ambulatory setting.
- Recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms.
- Provide support during life threatening emergencies.
- Perform basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services when conditions regarding supervision, training, specific authorization, and records are met.
- Will provide front desk and back office coverage as needed.
Salary Range: $29.46-$38.87/hourly
Job Qualifications
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1. 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.
2. Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology and life threatening medical problems.
3. -BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
4. Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications.
5. Ability to perform venipuncture with skill, adhering to all OSHA PPE safety requirements.
6. Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills.
7. Ability to assist in medical emergencies and office procedures.
8. Ability to use computerized patient care systems.
9. Knowledge of medical terminology.
10. Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner.
11. Verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in person or on the telephone.
12. Skill to accurately perform an EKG.
13. Ability to assist in orientation of new staff.
14. Ability to order medical and clinical supplies and maintain adequate inventory.
15. Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards.
16. Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow.
17. Ability to schedule patient for referrals to specialists.
18. Ability to be flexible in working both back and front office to facilitate smooth workflow.
19. Knowledge and ability to set up and assist physician with any procedures such as, but not limited to audiometry, spirometry, O2 saturation levels, skin tag and mole removals, ear lavage, colposcopies, flexible sigmoidoscopies.
20. Ability to perform accurate quality control and patient sample testing for waived tests.
21. Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments.
22. Knowledge of MSDS and emergency treatments.
23. Ability to work overtime in cases of emergency.
24. Ability to be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance record.
25. Skill in maintaining a harmonious work atmosphere, practicing excellent customer service.
26. Ability to push, pull or carry 30 lbs or more
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
Salary : $29 - $39