Float Medical Assistant - Dermatology, Santa Monica

UCLA Health

Santa Monica, CA, United States
$29.46 - 38.87 hourly ph
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Basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services
Coordinate and prioritize task and protocols
Work with minimal supervision
** UCLA Health is seeking a Float Medical Assistant for its Dermatology department in Santa Monica. The position requires a medical assistant diploma or certification and offers competitive hourly pay, with responsibilities including patient care, administrative tasks, and emergency support. **

Job Summary

  • In this role you will participate in the patient care in the ambulatory setting, recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms and provide support during life threatening emergencies.
  • You may perform basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services when conditions regarding supervision, training, specific authorization, and records are met.
  • You will independently coordinate and prioritize task and protocols established by the department.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** UCLA Health is seeking a Float Medical Assistant for its Dermatology department in Santa Monica. The position requires a medical assistant diploma or certification and offers competitive hourly pay, with responsibilities including patient care, administrative tasks, and emergency support. **

Salary

$29.46 - 38.87 Hourly

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services
  • coordinate and prioritize task and protocols
  • work with minimal supervision

Nice-to-have

  • knowledge of lasers
  • knowledge of surgical instruments
  • knowledge of operating and maintaining standard surgical medical equipment

Key Requirements

  • medical assistant diploma or certificate
  • documentation of national certification for medical assistant
  • knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology
  • 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 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
  • verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information
  • skill to accurately perform an EKG
  • ability to assist in orientation of new staff
  • ability to order medical and clinical supplies
  • ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures
  • 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
  • knowledge and ability to set up and assist physician with any procedures
  • ability to perform accurate quality control and patient sample testing
  • 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
  • travel to assigned clinic as directed by manager for coverage

Work Rights

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