Medical Assistant 3

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in San Francisco is seeking a Hospital Assistant III to assist in patient care within the Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months of Medical Assistant experience and related certification. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in computer skills and the ability to work effectively across diverse populations. This position offers a crucial role in ensuring positive care outcomes for patients, emphasizing continuous learning and adherence to medical standards.

Qualifications

• 6 months of Medical Assistant experience required.
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification needed.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer usage and software programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of care to patients in the Department of Otolaryngology.
• Perform assigned patient care and laboratory procedures.
• Adhere to Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the Medical Center.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

Computer usage proficiency

Ability to work effectively with diverse populations

Education

Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

EPIC (APeX) electronic health records system

Job description

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Administrative Supervisor, guided by policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Services, and in collaboration with the Clinical Nursing Staff, Hospital Assistant III assists in the delivery of care to patients in the Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery. Work includes a variety of personal care and clinical procedures, including ensuring positive care outcomes. They will perform assigned patient care and laboratory procedures supporting the specialty care services provided to patients within the practices. They are required to learn and be able to assist in the Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery. S/he is required to adhere to the Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the Medical Center.

Required Qualifications

• 6 months Medical Assistant experience
• Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Knowledge and abilities essential to successfully performing the duties assigned to the position
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer usage, keyboard skills, and software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures and diverse socioeconomic situations

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months experience with Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery or Urology in an ambulatory setting/medical practice
• CPT‑1 Phlebotomy License preferred
• Proficiency with EPIC (APeX) electronic health records system
• Bilingual or multi‑lingual capability (Spanish, Cantonese, Russian) strongly preferred
• Experience collecting and entering data, identifying errors and missing information, and performing fundamental process improvement analysis
• Experience with insurance authorizations and interacting with retail pharmacies to refill medications
• American Heart Association BLS - CPR Certified

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.

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