Medical Assistant

University of California - Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

University of California - Santa Barbara is seeking a Medical Assistant for Student Health. You will support physicians, physician assistants, and nurses with exams, vitals, lab testing, and patient flow in a busy clinic.

The role requires strong communication, EMR proficiency, and a commitment to safety and ethical patient care. This is a 11-month per year position with full benefits and standard clinic hours.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification with AMA/AMT/CMAA is required; without certification applicants will not be considered.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and EMR usage.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow written or oral instructions.
• Strong safety awareness and ethics, with professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians during exams and procedures and take vitals.
• Perform point-of-care lab testing and basic clinical tasks.
• Handle patient check-in/out, paperwork, and electronic messages.
• Serve as a medical chaperone when needed.
• Perform autoclave and laundry duties and run errands as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Follow instructions

Judgment & problem solving

Teamwork

Ethics & integrity

Safety awareness

Patient interaction

Medical terminology

EMR knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification: AMA/AMT/CMAA

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Position Number: 40070370

Payroll Title: HOSP BLANK AST 1 EX (009253)

Job Code: 009253

Job Open Date: 8/14/26

Application Review Begins: 9/1/26

Department Code (Name): STHL (STUDENT HEALTH)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): EX- Patient Care Technical

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Partial Year Career

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $28.32/hr. to $33.85/hr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $28.32/hr. to $35.19/hr.

Work Location: Student Health - 1001

Working Days and Hours: Mon.-Fri./7:45am-4:30pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement: No

Department Marketing Statement

Student Health is a full service on campus primary healthcare facility for UCSB students. We see students on both an appointment and walk in basis. Our auxiliary services included on-site laboratory, pharmacy, x-ray and lab. Our specialty services include psychiatry and sports medicine.

Benefits of Belonging

Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC

Brief Summary of Job Duties

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the medical assistant provides medical and administrative support to the physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurses, and licensed vocational nurses. The medical assistant will assist, perform or provide limited support for the following: exams, procedures, taking vitals, perform point-of-care lab testing, checking in/out patients, filling out necessary paperwork, taking phone/electronic messages and following directives from the clinicians. The medical assistant will also act as a medical chaperone. The medical assistant will perform autoclave and laundry duties, and run errands as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of clinical policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records and computer skills.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, physicians, advance care providers, other members of the healthcare team, community resources, as well as the campus community.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to reason and make sound judgments.
• Skilled in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, management, patients, medical staff, the public, and the campus as a whole.
• Skilled in accepting constructive criticism and giving suggestions in a professional manner.
• Act in accordance with the highest possible standards of ethics and integrity and comply with work rules, standards, and procedures.
• Certification with one of the following agencies: American Association of Medical Assistants (AMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (CMAA). Note: Applicants without a proper certification will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years Experience as a Medical Assistant in a high volume, fast paced medical practice.
• Injection certified.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Student Health requires all clinical staff successfully pass the fingerprint background check and credentialing before the start date. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Any HIPAA/FERPA violation may be subject to disciplinary action. This is an 11-month per year position. Work hours may include Thursday evenings from 10am-7pm. Student Health is closed between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Credential verification for clinical practitioner
• Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time

75% Assists Clinicians

• Greets patients, takes vital signs, and prepares patients for exams and special procedures.
• Assists clinicians during exams and special procedures.
• Fulfills clinician orders for conducting EKG exams, wound cleaning, dressing changes, fitting of a variety of orthopedic appliances, ear lavages, audiogram, nebulizer treatment, peak flow/spirometry.
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations as well as with distressed or emergency patients.
• Is a team member during the Mass Immunization Clinics at SHS.
• Administers oral or injectable medications and/or immunizations in the various clinics as needed.
• Performs as a chaperone when needed.
• Identifies and completes necessary paperwork accurately and completely.
• Obtains medical records and lab and X‑ray results when needed.
• Restocks supplies, monitors and rotates expiring supplies and medications.
• Using universal precautions, cleans up patient emesis, blood, excreta, and body fluids.
• Perform point-of-care laboratory testing.
• Keeps areas neat, clean and orderly, maintaining a safe environment for patients and co‑workers.
• Acquires necessary skills to maintain Autoclave functions and assists as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic.
• Acquires necessary skills to maintain Trophon functions and assists as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic.
• Assures accuracy of lab specimens and processing in a timely fashion, walks specimens to lab as needed.

20% Front Office Responsibilities

• Makes appointments and bills for service rendered via the computer system.
• Assists in providing other computer input as needed.
• Completes Medical Clearance documents as needed.
• May perform prior authorization, referrals, refills, and change appointment times as needed by the demands of the clinic.
• Answers phone, relaying accurate messages.
• Answers general questions regarding SHS policies and procedures.

5% General Assistance

• Functions as a member of the clinic team assisting with back or front office duties as appropriate, such as, interacting with other units, running errands, etc.
• Acquires necessary skills to maintain the laundry functions and assists as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.

As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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