Medical Assistant - Primary Care, Santa Clarita

UCLA Health•Santa Clarita, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In this position, you will participate in providing patient care in the ambulatory setting, recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms and providing support during life threatening emergencies. You will perform basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services as needed.

Requirements

A medical assistant diploma or certificate from an accredited program (ASSCS, ACCET, CAAHEP or ABHES) OR national certification (CMA, NCCT or AMT) OR completion of a medical assistant program with demonstrated completion of specific training hours in injections, skin tests, venipuncture, skin puncture, and administering medical by inhalation.
Possession of active CPR certification/BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology and life threatening medical problems.
Ability to administer CPR.
Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications.
Ability to perform venipuncture with skill, adhering to all OSHA PPE safety requirements.
Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills.
Ability to assist in medical emergencies and office procedures.
Ability to use computerized patient care systems.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner.
Verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in person or on the telephone.
Skill to accurately perform an EKG.
Ability to order medical and clinical supplies and maintain adequate inventory.
Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards.
Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow.
Ability to schedule patient for referrals to specialists.
Ability to be flexible in working both back and front office to facilitate smooth workflow.
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.
Ability to perform accurate quality control and patient sample testing for waived tests.
Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments.
Knowledge of MSDS and emergency treatments.
Ability to work overtime in cases of emergency.
Ability to be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance record.
Skill in maintaining a harmonious work atmosphere, practicing excellent customer service.
Ability to push, pull or carry 30 lbs or more.

Nice To Haves

Ability to assist in orientation of new staff.

Responsibilities

Participate in providing patient care in the ambulatory setting.
Recognize normal and abnormal signs and symptoms.
Provide support during life threatening emergencies.
Perform basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services as needed.
Administer CPR.
Skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications.
Perform venipuncture with skill, adhering to all OSHA PPE safety requirements.
Obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills.
Assist in medical emergencies and office procedures.
Use computerized patient care systems.
Perform an EKG.
Assist in orientation of new staff.
Order medical and clinical supplies and maintain adequate inventory.
Follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards.
Organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow.
Schedule patient for referrals to specialists.
Be flexible in working both back and front office to facilitate smooth workflow.
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.
Perform accurate quality control and patient sample testing for waived tests.
Work overtime in cases of emergency.
Be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance record.
Maintain a harmonious work atmosphere, practicing excellent customer service.