Medical Assistant

University of California , San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Hospital Assistant III to enhance patient care experiences. This role involves supporting primary care teams, optimizing clinic flow, and performing essential patient care and laboratory procedures. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to service excellence. Join a team that values diversity and professionalism, and contribute to a mission of innovative patient care and research. This is a unique opportunity to grow within a top-ranked healthcare institution, dedicated to continuous learning and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have certification from an approved Medical Assistant program.
• One year experience in a medical practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of care to patients at UCSF Primary Care.
• Perform clerical and clinical duties in both front and back office.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certification

Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel)

Bilingual (Spanish or Chinese)

Patient Care Procedures

Ability to Work with Diverse Populations

Education

Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program

One year experience as a Medical Assistant

Tools

Epic (APeX) electronic health record system

Job description

Under the supervision of the UCSF Primary Care Administrative Nurse Manager, guided by policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Services, the Hospital Assistant III assists in the delivery of care to patients at UCSF Primary Care. The Hospital Assistant III will be primarily responsible for the members of their primary care team as well as providing back-up support to other teams. The Hospital Assistant III will play a critical role in the patient experience including optimizing clinic flow, providing in and outreach to patients and working collaboratively with the team to create a patient centered environment. This position floats between the front and the back office performing both clerical and clinical duties. Work includes a variety of personal care and nursing care procedures including assuring positive care outcomes. S / he will perform assigned patient care and laboratory procedures in support of services provided to patients within the practices. S / he is required to learn and be able to assist in all functions of the practices to include back and front office. The Hospital Assistant III consistently projects a professional and courteous demeanor, helps establish and maintain the highest service standards for the practice and complies with the Medical Center House and Telephone Standards. The MA must have flexibility to cover multiple UCSF medical center primary care clinic sites

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $32.86 - $41.01 (Hourly Rate).

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Required Qualifications

• Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• One year experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical practice.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification.
• Demonstrated computer familiarity, keyboard skills, computer literate in programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Willingness to learn new computer programs as needed to sustain practice operations.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures and diverse socioeconomic situations.
• If applicant does not have a CPT-1, they will be hired as Hospital Assistant II and will be reclassified to a Hospital Assistant III once they receive CPT-1 certification with the State of California

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Epic (APeX) electronic health record system
• Familiarity with immunizations including cycles and standard recommendations
• Experience working with the public, preferably in a medical / hospital / clinic environment
• Demonstrated fluency in Spanish or Chinese language : speaking, reading and writing
• Internal Medicine, Specialty, or Sports and Family Medicine experience
• Familiarity and / or prior experience using a disease registry to track a population of patients
• Experience collecting, and entering data, identifying errors and missing information, and performing basic analysis

License / Certification

• American Heart Association BLS - CPR Certified
• If applicant does not have a CPT-1, they will be hired as Hospital Assistant II and will be reclassified to a Hospital Assistant III once they receive CPT-1 certification with the State of California

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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