Medical Assistant - Primary and Specialty Care, Montecito

General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Work Location: Montecito, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Posted Date 03/12/2025 Salary Range: $31.24 - 41.22 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 22966 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility There’s nothing more exciting and rewarding than being able to make a significant, positive difference in someone’s life. At UCLA Health, you’ll experience this joy every day while also enjoying the positive, supportive, and collaborative environment that makes ours one of the most loved workplaces. Join us and find out for yourself. As a Medical Assistant in Primary & Specialty Care at our Montecito 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. As a Medical Assistant you may perform basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services when conditions regarding supervision, training, specific authorization, and records are met. At UCLA Health, passionate clinicians in a wide range of disciplines have enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with five award-winning hospitals and more than 300 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health. Pay Range: $31.24 - $41.22 hourly Job Qualifications Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Required: • Skill and knowledge to maintain current Medical Assistant Certification or diploma • Minimum of six months of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting • Possession of active CPR certification/BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross • Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and procedures • Ability to take vital signs, perform injections, administer medications, and obtain drug refills • Knowledge of symptomatology of common and/or life threatening medical problems and assessing abnormal laboratory values • Ability to use a computerized patient care systems and proficiency with the Windows operating system • Ability to be highly flexible, travel to multiple work sites within UCLA Health community based practices and work a variable schedule • A medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows: • 1. Documentation of completing of a medical assistant program from a medical assistant school that is accredited by ASSCS, ACCET, CAAHEP or ABHES or • 2. Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT or • 3. 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. Each of the aforementioned 10 hours of training and skill assessments must be completed in conjunction with the UCLA Health Ambulatory Nursing Medical Assistant Bridge Program and under appropriate supervision and no later than within 6 months of hire. Highly desired: • Possession of Phlebotomy Certification 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. • Back to Search Results