Medical Assistant - Clinic Float & Procedure Support

UCSF Health, AG; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Hospital Assistant III to support ambulatory Cancer Center practices across campuses. You will document patient information, measure vital signs, assist with exams, and help with laboratory procedures while maintaining infection control standards.

Healthcare team collaboration, patient communication, and accurate record-keeping are essential in this role with opportunities to participate in specialty procedures and Mercy/EMR documentation workflows.

Qualifications

• Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program or equivalent training/experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both directly and over the phone.
• Able to meet physical requirements and orient to all UCSF Health locations.
• Bi-lingual or multi-lingual capability strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Validating and documenting patient information.
• Obtaining, reporting and documenting vital signs.
• Assists Nurses and Providers and patients in preparation for exam/procedures.
• Assists with medication reconciliation and updates patient medication lists.
• Maintains clean, stocked exam rooms and lab areas; orders supplies as needed.
• Performs point-of-care testing and basic lab procedures per policy.
• Acts as chaperone and supports complex procedures setup when needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Phone communication

Physical ability

Flexibility to work at multiple UCSF H

Education

Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program

Equivalent training/experience

Bi-lingual capability (preferred)

Job description

UCSF Health is seeking a Hospital Assistant III to support ambulatory Cancer Center practices across campuses. You will document patient information, measure vital signs, assist with exams, and help with laboratory procedures while maintaining infection control standards.

Healthcare team collaboration, patient communication, and accurate record-keeping are essential in this role with opportunities to participate in specialty procedures and Mercy/EMR documentation workflows.