Medical Assistant 3

UCSF Health; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in the United States seeks a clinical liaison to help coordinate patient care in the clinic. The role supports physicians and staff by ensuring orders are completed efficiently and communications with patients and families are clear and timely.

The ideal candidate will hold a Medical Assistant or CNA certification, have strong computer skills, and experience with medical terminology, insurance verifications, and basic office procedures.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant or CNA certification preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with insurance verification and authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as clinical liaison to facilitate prompt patient care and ensure ordered services are completed efficiently.
• Assist in the clinical area under physician supervision and support the care team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and referring physicians.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Adaptability

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

High School Diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to serve as a clinical liaison to facilitate prompt patient care by assisting in the clinical area and to assure that all ordered services are completed in an efficient, organized manner under the supervision of a physician. As a member of the care team, this position must demonstrate the highest level of service quality to patients, family members and other visitors to the clinic.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certificate, Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate and/or post-high school vocational/specialized medical training certificate of degree preferred.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certificate.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in a clinical setting or physician’s office.
• Familiarity with insurance verification and authorizations
• Able to maintain emotional stability
• Strong computer skills, including basic keyboarding skills, and experience and ability to work effectively in Word and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and work efficiently with multiple forms of patient & provider communication including email, fax and phone system.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with patient billing systems.
• 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
• Demonstrates experience and ability to take vital signs and assist with medical examination procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Bi-lingual in Spanish or South East Asian languages preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Current American Heart Association CPR certification
• CPT-1 Certification required for Primary Care departments

POPULATIONS SERVED

Employees who routinely provide direct patient care require a statement concerning Populations Served Competencies. Typically, a statement such as “Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of a specific individual, including the patient’s age.” is sufficient. Select from the following patient age categories.

• Infant
• Child
• Adolescent

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