Medical Assistant Iii - Obgyn, Santa Monica

Provide administrative and patient care support to physicians and other health care professionals in the Department of OBGYN clinics. The MA 3 will travel and work at other UCLA OBGYN clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for coverage. Other duties as assigned. Will work under general supervision of the Administrative Nurse 3, Clinic Manager and Clinical Director. Work may be assigned and reviewed by both physicians and nurses. Will be evaluated by the Administrative Nurse 3 and the Sr LVN Supervisor. Salary range: $27.24 - $35.94 Hourly

Required: * Medical Assistant Certificate, * Phlebotomy/Blood Withdrawal Certificate * CPR/BLS Certificate * Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomatology and life threatening medical problems * Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM, intradermal and subcutaneous medications * Ability to use computerized patient care systems and web-based programs such as the University's EMR System, * Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. * Knowledge of medical terminology * Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner. * Ability to work flexible hours and travel to other OBGYN clinics as assigned. * Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards * Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow * Knowledge to schedule patient for referrals to specialists * Knowledge and ability to set up and assist physician with urological procedures * Ability to perform accurate patient sample testing for waived tests. * Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments * Ability to perform accurate patient sample testing for waived tests. * Skill in speaking on a one-to-one basis with persons of various cultural, economic and educational backgrounds to obtain and communicate information * Skill in employing independent decision-making techniques while performing various job duties. * Ability to maintain composure in situations involving emergencies, dealing with hostile patients, or heavy workload * Knowledge of OBGYN conditions and their treatments. Preferred: * Bilingual- Spanish