Medical Assistant 3

SupportFinity™; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 45,267 - 56,495; Full time

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is seeking a Medical Assistant 3 to assist in delivering care to patients at the UCSF Department of Neuro-Oncology. This full-time role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Key qualifications include a Medical Assistant certification, experience in a medical setting, and strong computer skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on patient advocacy and support within a diverse community.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Medical Assistant / Hospital Assistant in a medical practice.
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of care to patients in Neuro-Oncology.
• Coordinate patient care and act as a conduit for information.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary quality improvement team.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

Computer skills

Cultural competency

Willingness to learn

Education

Certification from an approved Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Epic/Apex

Job description

Job Summary

Within the Department of Neurological Surgery, the Brain Tumor Center is a large clinical and research division with physicians, APPs, nurses, research faculty, staff, and trainees at the Parnassus campus. Many colleagues from other departments, other universities throughout the US and other countries form an added active pool of investigators and staff with whom we collaborate.

Neurosurgery - Oncology

Full Time

87877BR

Responsibilities

Under supervision of the Manager, guided by policies and procedures of Ambulatory Services, the Medical Assistant 3 assists in the delivery of care to patients in The UCSF Department of Neuro-Oncology. S/he is required to learn and be able to assist in Neuro-Oncology practice. S/he will actively participate on a multidisciplinary quality improvement team to improve the health of targeted patients with chronic illness across UCSF Medical Center practices. Work includes a variety of personal care and clinical procedures including assuring positive care outcomes. S/he will perform assigned patient care in support of the specialty care services provided to patients within the practices. S/he is required to adhere to the Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the Medical Center. Assist care team by coordinating care for patients on and off the daily schedule. S/he will act as a primary conduit for the transmission of information between providers and patients and coordinate services for all patients who are part of the assigned panel, especially those with serious, complex or chronic health problems. S/he will provide advocacy, information and referral services to patients and families to address their medical and psychosocial needs.

Compensation

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. The salary range for this position is $32.86 - $41.01 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Required Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Medical Assistant / Hospital Assistant in a medical practice.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification.
• Demonstrated computer familiarity, keyboard skills, computer literate in programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Willingness to learn new computer programs as needed to sustain practice operations.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures and diverse socioeconomic situations.
• Ability to travel & work between all satellite locations and UCSF campus.
• Certification from an approved Medical Assistant Program; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Epic/Apex.
• Familiarity with oncology patient population.
• Demonstrated fluency in Spanish or Chinese language: speaking, reading and writing.
• Internal Medicine, Geriatric or Family Medicine experience.
• Experience collecting, and entering data, identifying errors and missing information, and performing basic analysis.
• Experience working with the public, preferably in a medical/hospital/clinic environment.
• Candidate must be willing to travel & work between all satellite locations and UCSF campuses.

License/Certification

• Medical Assistant Certification.
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification.

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

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 at diversity.ucsf.edu.

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.

Job Details

Job Code and Payroll Title: 009251 HOSP BLANK AST 3

Job Category: Administrative Support, Allied Health

Bargaining Unit: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class: Career

Percentage: 100%

Location: San Francisco, CA

Campus: Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style: Fully On-Site

Shift: Days, 8 Hours, Monday - Friday