Medical Assistant III, Float - OBGYN (Marina Del Rey)
 University of California - Los Angeles Health | |
 United States, California, Marina del Rey | |
 Jan 28, 2025 | |
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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 Range: $28.06 - $37.02 hourly Qualifications
Required: * A medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows o Documentation of completing of a medical assistant program from a medical assistant school that is accredited by ASSCS, ACCET, CAAHEP or ABHES or o Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT or o 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. * BLS From the American Heart Association or American Red Cross * 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 work flexible hours and travel to department clinics as assigned. * Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards * Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow * Knowledge to schedule patient 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. 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 | |