Job Description

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Varies
Posted Date
03/03/2026
Salary Range $27.75 - 27.75 Hourly
Employment Type
6 - Staff: Per Diem
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
29497

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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You can expand your professional connections while working at UCLA Health. As a Medical Assistant on the UCLA Health Ambulatory Float Team, you'll have the chance to visit various ambulatory clinics, providing both administrative support and patient care. Each day offers an exciting opportunity to meet new patients and collaborate with colleagues, all while enjoying the recognition and support that comes with being part of UCLA Health.

This role requires a Clinic Assistant who is adaptable, energetic, and proactive, as you'll be traveling to different UCLA Community practices throughout the greater Southern California area, with your schedule changing based on your assignments.

Please note: This role is only available to current Ambulatory Float Team employees.

Salary range: $27.75-$27.75 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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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.
• 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 working experience as a Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting

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.