Medical Assistant III, Float (Westwood) - Clinical Genetics

UCLA Health • Los Angeles, CA

51d • $29 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Clinic Manager and Director, the Medical Assistant III (MA 3) will 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.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certificate, CPR Certificate and 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 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 Human Genetics terminology and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to use computerized patient care systems and web-based programs such as the University's EMR System, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Bilingual- Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and patient care support to physicians and other health care professionals
• Travel and work at department clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for coverage
• Other duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees