Per Diem Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Float Team San Luis Obispo

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote: Fully On-Site Work Schedule: Varies Posted Date: 03/03/2026 Salary Range: $27.75 - $27.75 Hourly Employment Type: 6 - Staff Per Diem Duration: Indefinite Job ID: 29498

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

You can expand your professional circle while working at UCLA Health. As a Medical Assistant on the UCLA Health Ambulatory Float Team, you will travel to various ambulatory clinics to provide administrative and patient care support. Each day will be an exciting opportunity to work with new patients and colleagues all while having the support and recognition that comes with being a part of UCLA Health.

This role requires a Clinical Assistant who is flexible, enthusiastic, and proactive as youll be traveling to the San Luis Obispo UCLA Central Coast Community practices with your schedule varying based on assignments.

As a per diem employee, you must provide your availability at least one month in advance. The minimum requirement is 2 shifts totaling 16 hours per week, Monday through Friday, including one full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) per month. Days and hours may vary depending on assignments.

Job Qualifications

Required

• A medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows:
  1. Documentation of completing a medical assistant program from a medical assistant school that is accredited by:
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  3. ASSCS
  4. ACCET
  5. CAAHEP
  6. ABHES
     2. Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by:
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     4. CMA
     5. NCCT
     6. AMT
        3. Documentation of completing a medical assistant program and demonstrated completion of no less than 10 clock hours of training in:
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        5. Administering injections and performing skin tests
        6. Venipuncture and skin puncture for the purpose of withdrawing blood
        7. At least 10 intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections
        8. At least 10 skin tests
        9. At least 10 venipuncture and 10 skin punctures
        10. 10 hours of training in administering medical by inhalation
        11. BLSCPR from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
        12. Ability to be highly flexible and travel to multiple work sites within UCLA Health community-based practices and work a variable schedule
        13. Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology and life-threatening medical problems
        14. Ability to administer CPR
        15. Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM, and subcutaneous medications
        16. Ability to perform venipuncture with skill, adhering to all OSHA PPE safety requirements
        17. Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills
        18. Ability to assist in medical emergencies and office procedures
        19. Ability to use computerized patient care systems
        20. Knowledge of medical terminology
        21. Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians, and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner
        22. Verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in person or on the telephone
        23. Skill to accurately perform an EKG
        24. Ability to assist in orientation of new staff
        25. Ability to order medical and clinical supplies and maintain adequate inventory
        26. Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards
        27. Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work-patient flow
        28. Ability to schedule patients for referrals to specialists
        29. Ability to be flexible in working both back and front office to facilitate smooth workflow
        30. Knowledge and ability to set up and assist physician with any procedures, such as:
        31. Audiometry
        32. Spirometry
        33. O2 saturation levels
        34. Skin tag and mole removals
        35. Ear lavage
        36. Colposcopies
        37. Flexible sigmoidoscopies
        38. Ability to perform accurate quality control and patient sample testing for waived tests
        39. Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments
        40. Knowledge of MSDS and emergency treatments
        41. Ability to work overtime in cases of emergency
        42. Ability to be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance record
        43. Skill in maintaining a harmonious work atmosphere, practicing excellent customer service
        44. Ability to push, pull, or carry 30 lbs or more

        45. Highly Desired

            • Possession of Phlebotomy Certification
            • Minimum of six months of recent working experience as a Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting
            • As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.