Medical Assistant 3

University of California, San Francisco; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Medical Assistant III at the UCSF Berkeley Outpatient Center. You will support patient flow, rooming, vitals, and health maintenance reviews, and assist in emergencies while maintaining exam-room stock and documentation in the EHR.

You will also perform front-office duties such as scheduling, referrals, and billing/allocation support, with a strong focus on excellent customer service and team communication.

Qualifications

• Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
• 1+ year Medical Assisting experience in ambulatory settings.
• Phlebotomy CPT certification or pending within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow from check-in to check-out and rooming.
• Obtain vital signs and review health maintenance status.
• Stock exam rooms and assist in emergencies.
• Support reception tasks: scheduling, referrals, and communications.
• Document in Electronic Health Record with accuracy.

Skills

Bilingual

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent verbal skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Phlebotomy CPT Certification

Strong computer skills

Ability to work in EHR

Education

Certification from an approved Medical Assistant Program or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Job description

• Phlebotomy (CPT) Certification
• Bilingual

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision of the Nurse Manager and guided by policies and procedures of Ambulatory Services, and in collaboration with clinical staff, the Medical Assistant assists in the delivery of care to patients in the UCSF Berkeley Outpatient Center.

General responsibilities include managing patient flow in the practice from check-in, through the rooming process and check-out, obtaining vital signs, reviewing health maintenance status, maintaining, and stocking exam rooms, and assisting in emergencies. The Medical Assistant III also supports general administrative functions at reception including scheduling, referral management and other duties as required. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills with patients and staff. The Medical Assistant must be able to competently work in an advanced Electronic Health Record environment. The Medical Assistant is required to comply with the Medical Center House and Telephone Standards.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

N/A

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong computer skills, including basic keyboarding skills
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work in different BOPC specialties
• Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• At least 1 year Medical Assisting experience in an ambulatory clinical setting
• At least 1 year prior experience in OHNS within the past 3 years
• Knowledge and ability necessary for performing clinical duties
• Experience Documenting in an Electronic Medical Record
• Ability to prioritize and work efficiently with multiple forms of patient & provider communication.
• Phlebotomy (CPT) Certification
• ****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
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong writing skills to include the ability to compose basic office communications.
• Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with team physicians and referring physicians.
• Demonstrated attendance record.

Preferred Qualification

Please list:

• Bilingual
• Ortho Tech experience and/or become certified within 1 year

Required Licenses/Certifications

Please list

• Phlebotomy (CPT) Certification within 1 year of hire
• BLS Certification
• Certification from an approved Medical Assistant Program or equivalent combination of training and experience

POPULATIONS SERVED

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Geriatric

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

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 here .

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

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.

Salary Information

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.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html