Administrative Assistant 3 (100% Limited)
How this pay compares
This posting states $31.88–$45.66 an hour. Open medical administrative assistant jobs in California post a median of $31.11 an hour, the middle half $25.87–$34.24, across 48 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Medical administrative assistants employed in California earn a median of $26.20 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Description
The Department of Medicine is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant 3 to provide high-level administrative support for a dynamic academic environment. In this role, you will coordinate day-to-day administrative operations, manage complex projects and assignments, interpret and implement departmental policies and procedures, and support organizational planning initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, exercises sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential matters, and demonstrates the independence and initiative needed to manage competing priorities while ensuring efficient administrative operations.
Hourly range: $31.88-$45.66
*This is a limited position which may convert to career*
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to use high-level discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Proficient knowledge of common computer application programs (MSOffice Suite- Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Solid and proven analytical / problem solving skills.
- Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with University-wide and campus-wide Administrators, Deans, Department Chair, faculty and staff both orally and written.
- Knowledge of academic and/or administrative structure of institutions of higher education.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate medical, policy and administrative information in English.
- 3 years minimum of Business operations and/or administration experience
From UCLA Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About UCLA Health
UCLA Health is the University of California, Los Angeles academic health system, with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and clinics across Southern California.
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