Medical Assistant 3

UCSF Health; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Hospital Assistant III to assist in patient care across Cancer Center ambulatory practices. The role supports cost centers, campuses, and satellite offices, performing patient care, and lab procedures under supervision.

The position requires certification from an approved Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and flexibility to rotate across UCSF Health locations. Bilingual abilities and CA phlebotomy CPT1 are preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate from an approved Medical Assistant program or equivalent training/experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both directly and over the phone.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certification

Effective Communication

Location Flexibility

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision of the Administrative Nurse Manager and MA Supervisor, guided by policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Services, and in collaboration with the Clinical Nursing Staff, the Hospital Assistant III assists in the delivery of care to patients in multiple Cancer Center ambulatory group practices.This position supports the various cost centers within the Cancer Center, multiple campuses, and satellite offices. Work includes a variety of personal care and nursing procedures including assuring positive care outcomes. They will perform assigned patient care and laboratory procedures in support of the specialty care services provided to patients within the practices. They are required to learn and be able to assist in all Cancer Center specialty practices.S/he is required to adhere to the Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the Medical Center.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both directly and over the phone.
• Able to meet physical requirements.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• One year’s experience as a Hospital Assistant in a medical practice.
• Experience with insurance verification, medical record data abstraction, medical assisting, or patient financial services strongly preferred.
• Degree from accredited medical assisting school.
• Bi-lingual or multi-lingual capability (Spanish, Cantonese, Russian) strongly preferred.
• Current State of California Phlebotomy Certification (CPT1)

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Please list

• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification

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