Medical Assistant 1 (MA) Internal Medicine

University of California- Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California- Davis Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Ellison Ambulatory Care Center. The role focuses on rooming patients, preparing exam rooms, and supporting physicians with procedures in a 100% on-site outpatient setting.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant certificate and CPR/BLS, strong medical terminology, and effective patient communication. The position emphasizes teamwork, documentation accuracy, and adherence to privacy regulations.

Qualifications

• AHA or Red Cross BLS/UC Davis Health CPR required.
• Certificate of Completion from Medical Assistant training program.
• Must pass the safe to practice pharmacology exam.
• Ability to use relevant medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care per relationship-based care practices.
• Accountability and professionalism.
• Support performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Understanding of technology as it relates to patient privacy (HIPAA).
• Ability to support unit leadership with additional tasks.
• Stay organized and complete job duties.
• Anticipate unit needs and follow through to ensure they are met.
• Interact and maintain communications with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Patient care is the primary focus of the role, including assisting with exams and procedures.
• Documentation and record keeping are essential responsibilities.
• Coordinate medical care and assist computer system operations.
• Support department/clinic coordination and additional job functions as needed.

Skills

BLS/CPR

MA certificate

Pharmacology exam

Medical terminology

Customer service

Relationship-based care

Accountability

Professionalism

Performance improvement

HIPAA privacy

Team support

Organization

Follow-through

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Certificate of Completion from Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Medical Assistants provide non-licensed medical support to medical care providers in an outpatient setting. Incumbents room patents; set up equipment and instruments; independently perform, and/or assist providers with performing, exams and procedures, including administering injections; with proper provider authorization, provide instructions, training and advice to patients; call in prescriptions; clean and calibrate equipment; clean and stock exam rooms; and provide proper documentation in patient chart. Incumbents may also provide front office services on a routine or back-up basis. Positions at this level provide the full range of duties described above. Incumbents may also provide front office services on a back up-basis.

Apply By Date: October 18, 2026, by 11:59 PM PST

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Must have Certificate of Completion from a Medical Assistant training program.
• Ability to pass the safe to practice pharmacology exam.
• Ability to utilize relevant medical terminology.
• Ability to effectively communicate and provide excellent customer service to the target audience.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to excellence in patient care as prescribed by relationship-based care practices.
• Ability to demonstrate accountability and professionalism.
• Ability to support performance improvement and evidence-based practice within the scope of practice.
• Basic understanding of technology as it pertains to federal regulations to patient privacy.
• Ability to support unit leadership with additional task as assigned.
• Ability to stay organized and complete job duties.
• Ability to anticipate unit needs and independently follow through to ensure they are thoroughly met.
• Ability to interact and maintain communications with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of primary care experience
• 1 year of urgent care experience.
• Experience using electronic medical records system.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Key Responsibilities

• 70% - Patient Care
• 10% - Documentation and Record Keeping
• 5% - Coordinating Medical Care
• 5% - Computer System Operations
• 5% - Department/Clinic Coordination
• 5% - Additional Job Functions

Department Overview

UC Davis Internal Medicine has offered a Primary Care (PC) Program dedicated to careers in Primary Care since 1979. Our mission is to train Internal Medicine residents who are passionate and committed to primary care to become physician leaders in primary care, education, advocacy and scholarship. The program accomplishes this goal by offering comprehensive and diverse clinical care experience and didactics. We are committed to recruiting a diverse group of residents dedicated to primary care careers and health equity.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $29.78 - $37.02
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 182
• UC Job Title: MED AST 1
• UC Job Code: 008993
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday through Friday; 8AM-5PM
• Location: Ellison Ambulatory Care Center (HSP098)
• Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

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