You’ll need
Certifications
✓A medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows.
✓Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT or
✓Ability to administer CPR.
Qualifications
✓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 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.
✓Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology and life-threatening medical problems.
✓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
✓Knowledge of lasers.
✓Knowledge of surgical instruments.
✓Knowledge of operating and maintaining standard surgical medical equipment.
✓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.
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About the role
As a Medical Assistant at UCLA Santa Monica Pulmonary/ Sleep Medicine Clinic, you will have the opportunity to work within a multispecialty disciplinary setting. Medical Assistants participate in the patient care in the ambulatory setting, recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms and providing support during life threatening emergencies.