Medical Assistant - Faculty Practice Pulmonary - 140389

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA seeks a Medical Assistant for the Pulmonary and Sleep departments. Under supervision, you will support patient care, schedule appointments, prepare charts, and assist with billing and documentation.

Responsibilities include obtaining prior authorizations for medications, DME follow-up, managing in-basket messages, maintaining clean and safe clinical spaces, and coordinating with EPIC/Cadence workflows. May float to related sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant or completion certificate program.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain within six months.
• Minimum two years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Experience scheduling patient appointments, chart preparation and managing in-basket messages.
• Experience obtaining prior authorizations for medications and DME follow-up.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, and body mechanics.
• Ability to take initiative and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments and manage scheduling screens.
• Chart preparation and accurate billing.
• Obtain prior authorizations for medications.
• Follow-up on DME and manage in-basket messages.
• Maintain environmental cleanliness and infection control practices.
• Oversee equipment and supply management.
• Collaborate with clinic staff and support patient care.

Education

Medical Assistant program certificate

Tools

EPIC

Cadence

Job description

* A minor revision has been made to requisition #140389 and does not change the nature of the position. The position has been changed from 80% career to 100% career. Effective 8/24/2026.*

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, on-line 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 Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $56,063 - $74,020 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.85 - $35.45

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).