Ambulatory Medical Assistant III – Patient Care & Coordination

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Hospital Assistant III to support Ambulatory Services. You will assist in patient care, front and back office duties, scheduling, insurance verification and authorizations, and coordination of information for clinicians.

You will monitor patient flow, document vitals, assist with exams, and help with vaccines and POCT testing as directed. Strong communication, organizational skills, and CPR certification are essential.

Qualifications

• Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience working in a busy health care environment.
• Familiarity with insurance verification and authorizations
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods of time, with no restrictions for keyboarding.
• Strong computer skills, including basic keyboarding skills, and experience and ability to work effectively in Word and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and work efficiently with multiple forms of patient & provider communication including email, fax and phone system.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong writing skills to include the ability to compose basic office communications.
• Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with team physicians and referring physicians

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient flow in the clinic and obtain vitals.
• Assist nurses and providers in exam preparation.
• Update records, schedule follow-ups, and manage specimens with POCT testing.
• Administer injectable vaccines after verification of medication and dose with provider.
• Comply with infection control and safety policies.
• Transport patients as directed and coordinate interpreter services.
• Maintain clean exam rooms and stock supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Education

Medical Assistant certification/program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Hospital Assistant III to support Ambulatory Services. You will assist in patient care, front and back office duties, scheduling, insurance verification and authorizations, and coordination of information for clinicians.

You will monitor patient flow, document vitals, assist with exams, and help with vaccines and POCT testing as directed. Strong communication, organizational skills, and CPR certification are essential.