Medical Assistant - Primary And Specialty Care, San Luis Obispo

UCLA Health

San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
Base: $29.46 - $38.87 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Administer cpr
Administer medications
Perform venipuncture
As a Medical Assistant at our San Luis Obispo Primary & Specialty Care Clinic you will have the opportunity to work as assistive personnel who work under the direct supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner

Job Summary

  • As a Medical Assistant at our San Luis Obispo Primary & Specialty Care Clinic you will have the opportunity to work as assistive personnel who work under the direct supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner.
  • Medical Assistants participate in the patient care in the ambulatory setting, recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms and provide support during life threatening emergencies.
  • At UCLA Health, passionate clinicians in a wide range of disciplines have enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California.

Matching Summary

As a Medical Assistant at our San Luis Obispo Primary & Specialty Care Clinic you will have the opportunity to work as assistive personnel who work under the direct supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner.

Salary

Base: $29.46 - $38.87 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • administer CPR
  • administer medications
  • perform venipuncture
  • obtain vital signs
  • assist in medical emergencies
  • use computerized patient care systems
  • handle Biohazardous specimens

Nice-to-have

  • compassionate patient interaction
  • harmonious work atmosphere
  • excellent customer service
  • flexible back and front office work

Key Requirements

  • medical assistant diploma or certificate
  • national certification for medical assistant
  • demonstrated completion of training in administering injections
  • demonstrated completion of training in venipuncture
  • ability to administer CPR
  • ability to skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications
  • ability to perform venipuncture with skill
  • ability to obtain accurate vital signs
  • ability to assist in medical emergencies
  • ability to use computerized patient care systems
  • knowledge of medical terminology
  • interpersonal skills to interact with patients
  • verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information
  • skill to accurately perform an EKG
  • ability to order medical and clinical supplies
  • ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures
  • ability to organize tasks
  • ability to schedule patient for referrals
  • ability to be flexible in working both back and front office
  • knowledge and ability to set up and assist physician with procedures
  • ability to perform accurate quality control
  • knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens
  • 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
  • ability to push, pull or carry 30 lbs or more

Work Rights

Not specified

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