Medical Assistant - Faculty Practice Pulmonary - 140389

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,847 - 65,772; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego in La Jolla seeks a Medical Assistant for the Faculty Practice Pulmonary. Under supervision, you perform patient care duties and assist with scheduling, chart prep, and billing. This 80% appointment is a career position with 8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday.

Requires CMA or MA training, BART/BLS at hire with six months to obtain BART, and at least two years of MA experience. Knowledge of EPIC and Cadence is a plus; bilingual is a plus.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.
• Minimum two years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Experience scheduling patient appointments, chart preparation and managing in-basket messages.
• Demonstrated knowledge of prior authorization for medications and DME follow-up.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medical terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize demands and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling patient appointments and associated patient system screens.
• Chart preparation and accurate billing.
• Obtain prior authorization for medications; DME follow-up.
• Environmental care functions; equipment/supply management; cleaning/disinfecting.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Scheduling

In-basket messages

Education

CMA or MA training program

Tools

EPIC

Cadence

Job description

Payroll Title: MED AST 2

Department: FACULTY PRACTICE PULMONARY

Hiring Pay Scale: $25.31 - $31.50 / Hour

Worksite: La Jolla

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 80%

Union: EX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday

#140389 Medical Assistant - Faculty Practice Pulmonary

Filing Deadline: Fri 7/24/2026

DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision of the clinic manager and the general supervision of the clinic providers and licensed nursing staff, performs work which requires specific knowledge and training in patient care duties within the business and professions code of the State of California and/or the regulations of The Joint Commission (TJC).

These duties also include but are not limited to: scheduling of patient appointments and associated patient system screens; chart preparation; accurate billing; obtain prior authorization for medications; DME follow-up; managing in-basket message; environmental care functions; equipment/supply management; and cleaning/disinfecting the environment. Requires knowledge of medical terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics. Position requires initiative, the ability to prioritize demands and the ability to work in a team environment. Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Experience scheduling patient appointments, chart preparation and managing in-basket messages.
• Demonstrated knowledge of prior authorization for medications and DME follow-up.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medical terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize demands and work in a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a Pulmonary or Sleep setting.
• Durable Medical Equipment experience.
• Experience with EPIC and Cadence module.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employee may be asked to float to other sites within Pulmonary and Sleep departments.
• May also be required to work variable hours to help cover evening clinic hours to 7 pm as needed. Hours will be primarily 9:00 am - 5:30 pm with primary work location at our La Jolla office 4520 Executive Drive.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs and be able to work overtime as required.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

PAY INFORMATION

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $52,847 - $65,772 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $25.31 - $31.50

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

EEO STATEMENT

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.

ADDITIONAL COMPLIANCE

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. Misconduct means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace