UCLA Health

Medical Assistant - Surgical Oncology, Westlake Village

UCLA Health  •  $29.46 - $38.87/hr  •  Onsite  •  3 days ago
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Job Description


General Information

Work Location: Westlake Village, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Posted Date

05/26/2026
Salary Range $29.46 - 38.87 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

indefinite

Job #

30760


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Medical Assistants are unlicensed assistive personnel who work under the direct supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner. Medical Assistants participate in the total patient care in the ambulatory Hematology-Oncology clinics, recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms and provide support during life threatening emergencies. MAs may perform basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services when conditions regarding supervision, training, specific authorization, and records are met.



Salary range: $29.46/hr - $38.87/hr


Job Qualifications

Required:

  • A medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows:
    1. Documentation of completing of a medical assistant program from a medical assistant school that is accredited by ASSCS, ACCET, CAAHEP or ABHES or
    2. Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT or
    3. 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.
  • High School (HS) Diploma/HS Transcripts/GED
  • Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology and life threatening medical problems
  • Ability to administer CPR
  • 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
  • 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
  • Ability to assist in orientation of new staff
  • Ability to order medical and clinical supplies and maintain adequate inventory.
  • Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards
  • Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow
  • Ability to schedule patient for referrals to specialists
  • Ability to be flexible in working both back and front office to facilitate smooth workflow.
  • 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
  • Ability to perform accurate quality control and patient sample testing for waived tests.
  • Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments
  • Knowledge of MSDS and emergency treatments.
  • Ability to work overtime in cases of emergency
  • Ability to be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance record
  • Skill in maintaining a harmonious work atmosphere, practicing excellent customer service
  • Ability to push, pull or carry 30 lbs or more

Highly Preferred:

  • Current CA Phlebotomy License (CPT)

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.
UCLA Health

About UCLA Health

For more than half a century, UCLA Health has provided the best in healthcare and the latest in medical technology to the people of Los Angeles and throughout the world.

Comprised of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, UCLA West Valley Medical Center and the UCLA Medical Group with its wide-reaching system of primary-care and specialty-care offices throughout the region, UCLA Health is among the most comprehensive and advanced healthcare systems in the world.

Our physicians are world leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses, and our hospitals are among the best in the country. Consistently ranked one of the top ten hospitals in the nation and the best medical center in the western United States by U.S. News & World Report, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is at the cutting edge of biomedical research, and our doctors and scientists are leaders in performing pioneering work across an astounding range of disciplines, from organ transplantation and cardiac surgery to neurosurgery and cancer treatment, and bringing the latest discoveries to virtually every field of medicine.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Year Founded
1955
Website
uclahealth.org
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