Medical Assistant/Admit Worker - CAC - Multispecialty - FT Days

University of California - Irvine Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic health system is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing non-licensed medical care and performing clerical functions in a fast-paced outpatient environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Medical Assistant Diploma, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic workplace. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a leading healthcare provider, recognized for its commitment to quality care and community service. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Sick and Vacation Time

Retirement Savings Plans

Discounts and Perks

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology and customer service skills.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-licensed medical care in an outpatient clinical setting.
• Lead responsibilities for other medical assistants.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Customer Service Skills

Written and Verbal Communication

Ability to Work in Changing Environment

Ability to Maintain Work Pace

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate

BLS Certification

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

Incumbent performs non-licensed medical care in an assigned outpatient clinical setting. Performs clerical functions associated with the operations of a clinical office as necessary. Incumbent also has lead responsibilities for other medical assistants.

What It Takes to be Successful

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Understanding of medical terminology
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate of Competency / Recognition in Medical Assisting Clinical / Back Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• BLS certification upon hire
• Ability to work well in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting
• Phlebotomy certification
• Outpatient experience
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Flexibility to work variable shifts, including occasional weekends or holidays
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese
• Bilingual skill in Spanish or Vietnamese or Chinese

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization