Per Diem Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Float Team Santa Barbara Montecito Goleta

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote: Fully On-Site Posted Date: 03/03/2026 Salary Range: $27.75 - $27.75 Hourly Employment Type: 6 - Staff Per Diem Duration: Indefinite Job: 29495

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 Team Assistant with a highly flexible, enthusiastic, and proactive approach, as you will travel to Central Coast UCLA Community practices throughout the greater Southern California area, and your schedule will vary depending on assignments.

Central Coast locations include:

• Ventura
• Santa Barbara
• Montecito
• Goleta

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 of each intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections and 10 skin tests
        8. At least 10 venipuncture and 10 skin punctures
        9. 10 hours of training in administering medical by inhalation
           4. BLSCPR from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
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              Ability to be highly flexible, travel to multiple work sites within UCLA Health community-based practices, and work a variable schedule.

              Knowledge of:

              • Normal and abnormal symptomology
              • Life-threatening medical problems

              Ability to:

              • Administer CPR
              • Skillfully administer oral, IM, and subcutaneous medications
              • Perform venipuncture with skill, adhering to all OSHA PPE safety requirements
              • Obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills
              • Assist in medical emergencies and office procedures
              • Use computerized patient care systems
              • Know medical terminology
              • Interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians, and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner
              • Effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner, in person or on the telephone
              • Accurately perform a EKG
              • Assist in orientation of new staff
              • Order medical and clinical supplies and maintain adequate inventory
              • Follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards
              • Organize tasks to facilitate smooth work-patient flow
              • Schedule patient for referrals to specialists
              • Be flexible in working both back and front office to facilitate smooth workflow
              • Set up and assist physician with any procedures, such as but not limited to:
              • Audiometry
              • Spirometry
              • O2 saturation levels
              • Skin tag and mole removals
              • Ear lavage
              • Colposcopies
              • Flexible sigmoidoscopies
              • Perform accurate quality control and patient sample testing for waived tests
              • Know all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments
              • Know MSDS and emergency treatments
              • Work overtime in cases of emergency
              • Be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance record
              • Maintain a harmonious work atmosphere, practicing excellent customer service
              • Push, pull, or carry 30 lbs or more

              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.