Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Float Team (Los Angeles)
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This posting states $31.24–$41.22 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in California post a median of $29.34 an hour, the middle half $26.75–$35.14, across 478 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Medical assistants employed in California earn a median of $23.88 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Description
About the Role
Looking for a role that offers variety, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day? Join UCLA Health's Ambulatory Float Team as a Medical Assistant and support patients across 25+ specialties, including Primary Care, Pediatrics, specialty, and surgical practices. You'll provide patient care and clinical support across multiple ambulatory clinics while gaining experience with diverse patient populations and care teams throughout UCLA Health's ambulatory network.
We're seeking an adaptable, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you'll partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care, support clinic operations, and provide coverage across multiple practices based on staffing needs. No two days are the same, offering continuous opportunities to expand your clinical skills and experience.
As a full-time UCLA Health employee, you'll enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day, a nationally recognized retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, and 15 vacation days in your first year.
If you're flexible, dependable, and passionate about patient care, we'd love to hear from you.
Travel Requirements
Travel to all UCLA Health Ambulatory Community Clinics throughout Southern California is required, and you must be physically present at assigned worksites. Assignment locations are based on operational needs and are subject to change.
Although travel to all UCLA Health community practices is required, current staffing needs are primarily located in the Los Angeles region, including:
- Mid City
- Century City
- Downtown Los Angeles
- Beverly Hills
- Westwood
- Koreatown
- Huntington Park
- Pasadena
- Alhambra
- Arcadia
- Whittier
Salary range: $31.24 - $41.22 per hour
Qualifications
Required
- A medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows:
- 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 national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT
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.
- Possession of active CPR certification/BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Ability to take vital signs, venipunctures, perform injections, administer medications, and obtain drug refills
- Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and procedures
- 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
Highly desired
- Possession of Phlebotomy Certification
- Minimum of six months of experience working as an Medical Assistant in an outpatient ambulatory clinic or a similar healthcare setting.
From UCLA Health's job posting, checked 6 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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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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