UCLA Health

Comprehensive health system with top hospitals

Medical Assistant - Oncology

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeSanta Monica, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A medical assistant diploma or certificate, satisfied by documentation of completion of a medical assistant program at a school accredited by ASSCS, ACCET, CAAHEP, or ABHES; national medical assistant certification issued by CMA, NCCT, or AMT; or completion of a medical assistant program plus the specified training and procedural practice hours.
A high school diploma, high school transcripts, or GED.
A Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Two years of medical assistant experience in a medical practice.
Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology and life-threatening medical problems.
Ability to administer CPR.
Ability to administer oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications skillfully.
Ability to perform venipuncture skillfully while adhering to OSHA personal protective equipment 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 courteously and compassionately with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians, and coworkers.
Verbal skills to convey sensitive information effectively and courteously in person or by telephone.
Skill in accurately performing an electrocardiogram (EKG).
Ability to assist with orientation of new staff.
Ability to order medical and clinical supplies and maintain adequate inventory.
Ability to follow policies, procedures, communication channels, and work standards.
Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work and patient flow.
Ability to schedule patient referrals to specialists.
Ability to work flexibly in both front-office and back-office settings to facilitate workflow.
Knowledge and ability to set up and assist physicians with procedures including audiometry, spirometry, oxygen saturation testing, skin tag and mole removals, ear lavage, colposcopies, and flexible sigmoidoscopies.
Ability to perform accurate quality control and patient sample testing for waived tests.
Knowledge of safety requirements when handling biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments.
Knowledge of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and emergency treatments.
Ability to work overtime in emergencies.
Ability to be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance record.
Skill in maintaining a harmonious work atmosphere and providing excellent customer service.
Ability to push, pull, or carry 30 pounds or more.
Reliable transportation to travel to clinic locations as assigned by the manager.

Desired Qualifications

Current California Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) license.

Required:

A medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows:

Documentation of completing of a medical assistant program from a medical assistant school that is accredited by ASSCS, ACCET, CAAHEP or ABHES or
Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT or
Documentation of completing a medical assistant program and demonstrated completion of no less than 10 clock hours of training in administering injections and performing skin tests; 10 hours of training in venipuncture and skin puncture for the purpose of withdrawing blood; at least 10 of each intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections and 10 skin tests, and/or at least 10 venipuncture and 10 skin punctures; 10 hours of training in administering medical by inhalation.

High School (HS) Diploma/HS Transcripts/GED
BLS Certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Two years of Medical Assistant experience in a medical practice
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 assist in orientation of new staff
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
Reliable transportation to travel to various clinic locations as assigned by manager

Highly Preferred:

Current CA Phlebotomy License (CPT)

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.

About the Company

UCLA Health

Comprehensive health system with top hospitals

UCLA Health is a large, integrated healthcare system in Los Angeles that operates multiple hospitals and a wide network of primary- and specialty-care clinics. It provides medical services across many fields—from organ transplantation and cardiac surgery to neurosurgery and cancer treatment—and combines patient care with biomedical research. Its hospitals and physicians diagnose and treat complex illnesses and bring the latest medical discoveries into practice. UCLA Health stands out because it runs a comprehensive, highly ranked set of facilities (including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital) and emphasizes leading research, education, and specialized care across a broad regional network. The organization aims to deliver high-quality medical care while advancing medical knowledge and sharing new treatments with patients locally and globally.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $25.3M
Headquarters: Santa Monica, CA
Founded: 1955

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