A male UCLA Health physician and a female UCLA Health business professional enjoying a conversation outside of a UCLA Health hospital

EMPLOYEE CAREER RESOURCES

At UCLA Health, we’ll provide you with all the tools and resources you need to develop your career. Whether you’re looking to start a brand-new career within our network of healing or move upward in your department, there’s room for you to grow at UCLA Health.

CAREER POSSIBILITIES

At UCLA Health, we’re all about career growth and advancement. These ambitious individuals are living proof of our commitment. Get to know them.

Rakeisha

“My time in active duty and active duty reserves helped develop both discipline and adaptability. I have been able to easily adjust to the new protocols and procedures UCLA Health has incorporated over the years.”

United States Navy veteran, Rakeisha Edmonson transitioned to UCLA Health as an administrative assistant and has grown to become practice manager for the largest clinic in the Department of Medicine. She oversees nearly 70 people and supports over 140 physicians.

Rakeisha

Practice Manager

2006

Administrative Assistant

2010

Clinic Lead

2003

Accident Investigator

2018

Practice Manager

Christopher

“UCLA Health has been extremely supportive of my duty as a military service member. They have truly been a network of compassion and enthusiasm towards my military service.”

Christopher White joined UCLA Health as an Outpatient Rehab Supervisor and has advanced to become a Manager of Outpatient Rehab all while continuing to fulfill his military duties. This take a tremendous amount of dedication and discipline on Christopher’s part. At UCLA Health, we’re proud to be able to support Christopher in living out his vital responsibilities.

Christopher

Manager
Outpatient Rehab

2012

Commissioned in the United States Army Reserve

2013

Company Executive Officer, Combat Support Hospital

2014

Supervisor of Outpatient Rehab, UCLA Health

2017

Manager of Outpatient Rehab, UCLA Health

2018

Space Operations Officer, 1st Space Brigade

At UCLA Health, you can connect with other knowledgeable and ambitious professionals as you take your career to the next level. Here are a few excellent groups you can join that can contribute to your professional goals.

Find, connect and network with fellow Bruins in your area. It’s a great way to build stronger bonds and achieve great things together.

ACG is one of LA’s largest networking groups. ACG LA has members from numerous different industries including corporate executives, accounting, legal and finance professionals. They hold regular networking events.

One of the premier business networking groups in LA. They host group networking events every month with rave reviews and the best part: membership is free!

Ellevate is a global professional women’s network with 40+ chapters worldwide. Their community is made up of successful, motivated and passionate professional women from various industries and walks of life.

Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. You can enhance your career skills as you give speeches, gain feedback, lead teams and guide others to achieve their goals.

Meetup is a broader space where individuals can meet up who have common interests. They have specific meet ups for individuals in the healthcare profession who have common professions, goals and interests.

The Administrative Management Group is devoted to the professional development of UCLA managers and those who aspire to become managers. It facilitates communication between UCLA academic, administrative and service managers, while providing the University with a consistent pool of talented professionals.

UCLA Staff Assembly promotes the interest and welfare of all staff employees. It facilitates discussions of key staff issues and empowers the sharing of ideas with University Administration. The group supports various campus professional development and networking events, programs, and more.

SHARE YOUR PASSION

Thanks to the outstanding people who choose to work here – people like you – UCLA Health has become an award-winning, world-renowned health care leader. In fact, U.S. News & World Report named us the #1 hospital in all of California, #4 in the entire nation!

To maintain our position of leadership in the health care field, UCLA Health needs to continually attract, select and retain the top-tier talent that will impact our organization in a positive, meaningful way. One of the most effective ways to attract this talent is by incentivizing our best employees to refer the best talent. You know what it takes to succeed here because you HAVE what it takes! With your help, we can continue to attract the most capable talent our community has to offer.

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