Medical Assistant II

Work Location:
Westlake Village, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm with 30 minute meal break

Salary Range
: $26.79 - 35.36 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

32207

At UCLA Health, our people are here for more than a career. They’re committed to elevating the lives of everyone they come into contact with. It’s only possible when you’re passionate about what you do and where you get to do it. As a key member of our team, you’ll be able to use your unique experience to help support positive patient experiences.

As the Medical Assistant II (MA2) you will play a crucial role in patient care by supporting physicians, nursing, and technical staff. You will take vital signs, update medical histories and prepare patients for examinations. Our MA2 will manage patient flow and set up examination rooms, ensuring efficiency and readiness for appointments. Additionally, you will communicate important clinical information, serve as patient advocates and handle designated clinical care telephone interactions.

Rotations to additional imaging locations required.

Salary Range: $26.79 - $35.36/Hourly

Please be sure to list all necessary licenses/certifications on your application and resume.

• Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate from a secondary, post-secondary or adult education program – Required
• BLS certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross – required
• At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant within a large healthcare system – preferred
• Familiarity with EPIC (EHR/EMR system) – preferred
• Ability to obtain accurate vital signs
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomatology and life-threatening medical problems
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals with compassion
• Ability to administer CPR. Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications
• Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills.
• Ability to assist in medical emergencies and office procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to use computerized patient care systems
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous manner.
• Ability to be flexible in working both back and front office to facilitate a smooth workflow.
• Knowledge and ability to set up and assist physicians with procedures.
• Ability to work overtime in case of emergency.

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.