Medical Assistant III

Under
the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, or designee, you will perform a
variety of duties related to the care and clerical duties of the Clinical and
Translational Research Center. You will participate in total patient care in
the ambulatory setting, recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms and life-threatening
emergencies. You will act as a staff person in the office, assisting in patient
care and maintaining a high standard of care in the clinic office. The Medical
Assistant IIIalso provides support for research activities including
helping study coordinators to operationalize their trials in the CTRC.You willsupport front office activities such as scheduling, checking
in patients, checking for prior authorizations, and answering phones.You willassist in maintaining a high standard of care in the
CTRC. The Medical Assistant III must have a valid phlebotomy certification.

Salary Range: $28.06 - $37.02/Hourly

• Medical Assistant Certification/Diploma as follows:

1. Documentation
   of completion from a medical assistant program from a medical assistant
   school that is accredited by ASSCS, ACCET,CAAHEP or ABHESOR
2. Documentation
   of completion from a medical assistant programAND documentation
   of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or
   AMTOR
3. Documentation
   of completing a medical assistant programAND 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

• Must have valid Phlebotomy Certification.
• CPR/BLS Certification.
• 1-2 years of outpatient Family Medicine, multi-specialty group, or in a research setting.
• Ability to accurately perform and document vital signs and anthropometric measures.
• Competency in administering medications, as permitted by licensure.
• Ability to recognize abnormal vital signs. Ability to recognize abnormal laboratory values and immediately report to RN on the study.
• Knowledge of symptomatology of common and/or life-threatening medical problems.
• Skills in performing phlebotomy, CPR, injections and other skills within the scope of practice.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office, word, excel, access, PowerPoint, outlook and internet explorer.
• Skill to accurately perform a 12 Lead EKG.
• Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Bio hazardous specimens or contaminated instruments.
• Ability to push, pull or carry 30lbs or more.
• Ability to go to area's that are outside of the UCLA Westwood area to see research subjects.

• Knowledge of the online University systems, such as Express and Bruin Buy.