Job Information
UCLA Health Medical Assistant III (DEXA), Westlake Village - Radiology in Westlake Village, California
Description
Serving at UCLA Health will give you
the opportunity to use your specialized abilities to help improve the lives of
our patients, their families, and your fellow UCLA Health team members. You'll
provide critical support that makes healing happen. We'd love to have you join
us.
As the Medical
Assistant III (MA3) your primary responsibilities include but are not limited
to providing direct patient care within Radiology clinics and ensuring patient
comfort and privacy during procedures. Technical tasks involve operating
equipment such as the Hologic Dual Energy Absorptiometry (DEXA) machine to
obtain accurate readings and archiving scans to Visage PACS. We expect that our
MA3 performs quality assurance checks, assists in coordinating the patient flow
and assists in outpatient care procedures. Flexibility is required to cover
various clinic locations and shifts and the you must also participate in total
patient care while recognizing and responding to abnormal signs and symptoms or
emergencies.
Salary Range:
$28.06 - $37.02 Hourly
Qualifications
- Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate from a secondary, post secondary or adult education program - Required
- At least 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant - required
- Hold current CA certification to perform bone densitometry or current enrollment in a CA limited permit certificate program for DEXA operator. Certificate must be acquired within 1 year of hire
- BLS certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross - required
- Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills.
- Ability to perform sterile technique.
- Demonstrates competence in the preparation setup and scanning of all age groups
- Familiarity with EPIC (EHR/EMR system)
- Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomatology and life-threatening medical problems
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals with compassion
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.