Hospital Assistant III, Primary Care (Ventura)

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a designated clinical staff member,
act as a staff person in the ambulatory care setting; assisting in providing total
patient care, maintaining high standards of care, and recognizing normal and
abnormal signs and symptoms of life threatening emergencies.

Required:

• 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.
• Current and valid CPR certification with ability
  to administer CPR from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Demonstrated ten clock hours of training in
  administering injections and performing skin tests, and/or ten clock hours of
  training in venipuncture and skin puncture for the purpose of withdrawing
  blood, and satisfactory performance by the trainee of at least ten each of
  intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections and ten skin tests,
  and/or at least ten venipuncture and ten skin procedures.
• Skill in accurately performing a 12-lead EKG.
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptoms and life
  threatening medical problems.
• Ability to
  skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications.
• 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.
• Ability to follow proper channels of policies &
  procedures, communication & work standards.
• Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth
  work/patient flow
• 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 within ones scope of practice.
• 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.

Preferred:

• Ability to schedule patient appointments and encounter
  patients using Epic (Care Connect) Electronic Medical System.
• Knowledge to schedule patient for referrals to
  specialists.
• Ability to push, pull or carry 30 lbs or more.
• Venipuncture
  and/or phlebotomy certification.

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.