Part-Time Medical Assistant II-Venice

Company: UCLA Health
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

ResponsibilitiesUnder general supervision of staff R.N., L.V.N. and L.V.N supervisor, you will assist clinical staff of primary care clinic in normal aspects of delivery of health care to clinic population. In this role, you will be responsible for interviewing patients, taking vital signs, recording services in patient charts, as well as in-clinic procedures, e.g., tympanometry and audiometry. You will also be responsible for screening tests such as UA and pregnancy tests. Our MA will be responsible for maintaining stock of clinical supplies, assist in autoclaving, and assisting with volunteer orientation. You will perform pregnancy screening and counsel pregnant patients about their choice options in accordance with Family Pact, state law and clinic guidelines. At times, you will also provide contraceptive counseling according to policy and procedures as well as pregnancy counseling according to policy and procedures. * Limited, may become careerQualifications* Medical Assistant certification for an accredited program* Ability to take vital signs such as weight, height, blood pressure and pulse* Ability to float to other facilities as needed for coverage * Documented evidence of completed Medical Assisting training * Ability to perform tympanometry and audiometry* Ability to perform lab-screening tests such as UA and pregnancy * Working knowledge of general medical and laboratory procedures * Working knowledge of medical terminology to record medical complaints in patient's charts* Skill in writing concise and logical sentences to record pertinent information in patient's charts * Ability to speak on a one-to-one basis using concise and appropriate vocabulary to obtain information and explain procedures to patients * Ability to understand and carefully transmit spoken and written instructions * English/Spanish oral skills to communicate information * Skill in interacting with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds * Experience working with pediatric patients is preferred* Experience working with homeless and/or/mentally ill clients is preferred* Experience in family practice range of patient care is preferred* Ability to comply with state law in discussing pregnancy options with clients is preferredUCLA 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.

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