Medical Assistant III (DEXA), Palos Verdes - Radiology at UCLA Health

Serving at UCLA Health will give youthe opportunity to use your specialized abilities to help improve the lives ofour patients, their families, and your fellow UCLA Health team members. You’llprovide critical support that makes healing happen. We’d love to have you joinus.

As the MedicalAssistant III (MA3) your primary responsibilities include but are not limitedto providing direct patient care within Radiology clinics and ensuring patientcomfort and privacy during procedures. Technical tasks involve operatingequipment such as the Hologic Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) machineto obtain accurate readings and archiving scans to Visage PACS. We expect thatour MA3 performs quality assurance checks, assists in coordinating the patientflow and assists in outpatient care procedures. Flexibility is required tocover various clinic locations and shifts and the you must also participate intotal patient care while recognizing and responding to abnormal signs andsymptoms or emergencies.

Salary Range: $28.06- $37.02 Hourly

• ·        Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate from asecondary, post secondary or adult education program – Required
• ·        At least 2 years of experience as a MedicalAssistant – required
• ·        Hold current CA certification to perform bonedensitometry or current enrollment in a CA limited permit certificate programfor DEXA operator. Certificate must be acquired within 1 year of hire
• ·        BLS certificate from American Heart Associationor American Red Cross – required
• ·        Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and drugrefills.
• ·        Ability to perform sterile technique.
• ·        Demonstrates competence in the preparation setupand scanning of all age groups
• ·        Familiarity with EPIC (EHR/EMR system)
• ·        Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomatologyand life-threatening medical problems
• ·        Strong interpersonal skills to interact withpatients, families, and healthcare professionals with compassion