Medical Assistant III, Float - Urology, The Men's Clinic (Santa Monica)

Description

As a Medical Assistant III in the Department of Urology, you will provide both administrative and direct patient care support to physicians and other healthcare professionals across ambulatory clinic settings. In this role, you will actively participate in patient care by recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms, assisting with clinical procedures, and supporting the healthcare team during emergency situations. You will also perform a variety of administrative, clerical, and technical support functions in accordance with departmental requirements.

The Medical Assistant III is expected to travel to and provide coverage at various UCLA Urology clinic locations throughout the community as assigned by leadership. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on departmental needs.

This position works under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager and Senior LVN Supervisor, with work direction and oversight provided by physicians, nurses, and other clinical leaders as appropriate.

Salary range: $31.24 - $41.22 Hourly

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

2.

Knowledge

of normal and abnormal symptomology and life threatening medical problems.

3.

Ability

to administer CPR.

4.

Ability

to skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications.

5.

Ability

to perform venipuncture with skill, adhering to all OSHA PPE safety

requirements.

6.

Ability

to obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills.

7.

Ability

to assist in medical emergencies and office procedures.

8.

Ability

to use computerized patient care systems.

9.

Knowledge

of medical terminology.

10.

Interpersonal

skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians

and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner.

11.

Verbal

skills to effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in

person or on the telephone.

12.

Ability

to assist in orientation of new staff.

13.

Ability

to order medical and clinical supplies and maintain adequate inventory.

14.

Ability

to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication &

work standards.

15.

Ability

to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow.

16.

Ability

to schedule patient for referrals to specialists.

17.

Ability

to be flexible in working both back and front office to facilitate smooth

workflow.

18.

Knowledge

and ability to set up and assist physician with any procedures such as, but not

limited to audiometry, spirometry, O2 saturation levels, skin tag and mole

removals, ear lavage, colposcopies, flexible sigmoidoscopies.

19.

Ability

to perform accurate quality control and patient sample testing for waived

tests.

20.

Knowledge

of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated

instruments.

21.

Knowledge

of MSDS and emergency treatments.

22.

Ability

to work overtime in cases of emergency.

23.

Ability

to be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance record.

24.

Skill

in maintaining a harmonious work atmosphere, practicing excellent customer

service.

25.

Ability

to push, pull or carry 30 lbs or more

• Skill to accurately perform an EKG.