Ambulatory Medical Assistant — Scheduling & Patient Care

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA seeks a Medical Assistant under supervision of the clinic staff to perform patient care duties and support scheduling, billing, and environmental care in a fast-paced ambulatory clinic.

Requires CMA or MA training completion, BART/BLS within six months, and two years of MA experience. EPIC and Cadence experience preferred; strong teamwork and empathy essential.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR certificate of completion of an MA training program.
• BART or BLS at hire with commitment to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum two years of MA experience in ambulatory care.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, body mechanics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with empathy and professionalism.
• Strong computer literacy and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments and manage scheduling screens.
• Handle accurate billing and patient system workflows.
• Perform environmental care functions and manage supplies/equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of medical terminology and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with clinic staff to monitor patient flow and prioritize demands.

Skills

Scheduling

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Education

CMA or MA training program

Tools

EPIC

Cadence

EPIC InBasket

Job description

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA seeks a Medical Assistant under supervision of the clinic staff to perform patient care duties and support scheduling, billing, and environmental care in a fast-paced ambulatory clinic.

Requires CMA or MA training completion, BART/BLS within six months, and two years of MA experience. EPIC and Cadence experience preferred; strong teamwork and empathy essential.