Lead Medical Assistant — Ambulatory Care

University-of-California,-Irvin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Irvine, CA invites applications for a Medical Assistant role in an outpatient clinic. The incumbent provides non-licensed medical care, and handles clerical tasks essential to daily operations, while taking a lead role for other medical assistants.

Required qualifications include a Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate, knowledge of medical terminology, strong English communication, and a BLS certification upon hire. Prior ambulatory care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate of Competency / Recognition in Medical Assisting Clinical / Back Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• Ability to work well in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-licensed medical care in an assigned outpatient clinical setting.
• Performs clerical functions associated with the operations of a clinical office as necessary.
• Incumbent also has lead responsibilities for other medical assistants.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Customer Service

English Communication

BLS Certification

Medical Assistant Certification

Ambulatory Care

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate

Job description

UCI Health in Irvine, CA invites applications for a Medical Assistant role in an outpatient clinic. The incumbent provides non-licensed medical care, and handles clerical tasks essential to daily operations, while taking a lead role for other medical assistants.

Required qualifications include a Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate, knowledge of medical terminology, strong English communication, and a BLS certification upon hire. Prior ambulatory care experience preferred.