Job Information
UCLA Health Medical Assistant III, Float - OBGYN (Westwood) in Los Angeles, California
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:
Medical Assistant Certificate
BLS Certificate
Phlebotomy/Blood Withdrawal Certificate
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 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.
Ability to work flexible hours and travel 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
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