Medical Assistant - Primary Care, Ventura

UCLA Health

Ventura, CA, United States
$29.46 - 38.87 hourly; not specified; not specifie...
On-site
Administer cpr
Administer medications
Perform venipuncture
As a Medical Assistant at our Ventura Primary 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 Ventura Primary 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 Ventura Primary Care Clinic you will have the opportunity to work as assistive personnel who work under the direct supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner.

Salary

$29.46 - 38.87 Hourly; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer CPR
  • Administer medications
  • Perform venipuncture
  • Obtain vital signs
  • Assist in medical emergencies
  • Use computerized patient care systems
  • Accurate EKG performance
  • Order medical supplies
  • Maintain inventory
  • Schedule patient referrals
  • Perform quality control testing
  • Handle Biohazardous specimens

Nice-to-have

  • Positive supportive environment
  • Collaborative environment
  • Courteous and compassionate manner
  • Harmonious work atmosphere
  • Excellent customer service

Key Requirements

  • Medical assistant diploma or certificate
  • Accredited medical assistant program
  • National certification for medical assistant
  • Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology
  • Ability to administer injections
  • Ability to perform venipuncture
  • 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
  • Verbal skills
  • Skill to accurately perform an EKG
  • Ability to order medical and clinical supplies
  • Ability to organize tasks
  • Ability to schedule patient for referrals
  • Ability to be flexible
  • Knowledge and ability to set up and assist physician with procedures
  • Ability to perform accurate quality control
  • Knowledge of all safety requirements
  • Knowledge of MSDS and emergency treatments
  • Ability to work overtime
  • Ability to be punctual
  • Ability to push, pull or carry 30 lbs or more

Work Rights

Not specified

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