Responsibilities

In this role, you will participate in total patient care, assist with preparing patients for examinations, procedures and minor surgeries, administering and recording medications, draw and process labs, acting as a patient liaison, and stock and maintaining exam and procedure rooms. Ability to utilize the University s EMR (EPIC/CareConnect) to process the patient through the visit including but not limited to: arrive/room patients, accurately take and record vital signs, record necessary data elements as outlined in scope of work, obtain lab results and patient reports, facilitate prescriptions as outlined in scope of work, ensure correct electronic charting procedures, facilitate consent process using electronic program (iMed), facilitate follow-up appointment scheduling, provide patient with completed After Visit Summary (AVS) and respond to In-Basket notifications and complete or forward to appropriate individual(s) in a timely manner. Act as a staff person in the office, assisting with patient care and maintaining high standards of care in the community offices. Be able to work with minimal supervision. Qualifications

Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology and life threatening medical problems.
Current CPR/BLS certification by the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM, and subcutaneous medications.
Ability to perform venipuncture will skill, adhering to all OSHA, PPE safety requirements.
Ability to obtain accurate vital signs, and drug refills.
Ability to assist in emergencies and office procedures.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Skill to accurately perform a 12-lead EKG.
Ability to order medical and clinical supplies and maintains adequate inventory.
Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow in office.
Knowledge to schedule patient for referrals to specialists.
Ability to be flexible in working both front and back office as needed.
A medical assistant diploma/certificate from a secondary, post secondary, or adult education program in a public school authorized by the Dept. of Education, in a community college program provided for in the Education Code, or a post-secondary institution accredited or approved by the Bureau of Post-Secondary and Vocational Education in the Dept of Consumer Affairs.
Minimum of 2 years experience as Medical Assistant.
Communication skill, team player, and Multi-tasking skills.

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.