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Medical Assistant III, Float - Urology (Santa Monica)

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Santa Monica
Jun 19, 2025
Description As a Medical Assistant III, you will provide administrative and patient care support to physicians and other health care professionals in the Department of Urology clinics. The MA 3 will travel and work at other UCLA Urology clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for coverage. Other duties as assigned. You will work under general supervision of the Administrative Nurse 3 and the Sr LVN Supervisor. Work may be assigned and reviewed by both physicians and nurses. Will be evaluated by the Administrative Nurse 3 and the Sr LVN Supervisor. Salary Range: $28.06 - $37.02 Hourly Qualifications Required: 1. 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 programanddemonstrated 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 2. BLS Certification from AHA or ARC 3.Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomatology and life threatening medical problems 4 Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM, intradermal and subcutaneous medications 5. Ability to use computerized patient care systems and web-based programs such as the University's EMR System, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. 6. Knowledge of medical terminology 7. Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner. 8. Ability to work flexible hours and travel to other Urology clinics as assigned 9. Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards 10. Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow 11. Knowledge to schedule patient for referrals to specialists 12. Knowledge and ability to set up and assist physician with urological procedures 13. Ability to perform accurate patient sample testing for waived tests. 14. Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments 15. Ability to perform accurate patient sample testing for waived tests. 16. Skill in speaking on a one-to-one basis with persons of various cultural, economic and educational backgrounds to obtain and communicate information 17. Skill in employing independent decision-making techniques while performing various job duties. 18. Ability to maintain composure in situations involving emergencies, dealing with hostile patients, or heavy workload 19. Knowledge of urologic conditions and their treatments. Preferred: 1. Bilingual - Spanish