Medical Assistant III, Float - OBGYN (Santa Monica)

Provide administrative and patient care support to physicians and other health care professionals in department clinics. The MA 3 will travel and work at department clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for coverage. Other duties, as assigned.

Salary Range: $28.06 - $37.02 Hourly

Required:

• A medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows:
• Documentation of completion of a medical assistant program from a medical assistant school that is accredited by ASSCS, ACCET, CAAHEP or ABHES or
• Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT or
• 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 medication by inhalation.
• BLS card from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomatology and life threatening medical problems
• Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM, intradermal and subcutaneous medications
• 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 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 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 Obstetrics and Gynecology terminology and procedures.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel to department clinics as assigned.

Preferred:

• Ability to use computerized patient care systems and web-based programs such as the University's EMR System, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Bilingual- Spanish