Medical Assistant & Front Office Coordinator

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Hospital Assistant III to support patient care in a busy ambulatory practice. Under supervision, you will perform assigned patient care tasks and manage front and back office duties, including scheduling, pre-registration, and coordinating referrals and authorizations.

The role requires CPR certification, familiarity with insurance verification, and strong computer skills. You will liaise with referring and outside providers to ensure smooth patient flow and accurate

Qualifications

• Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program or equivalent training/experience.
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in a busy health care environment.
• Familiarity with insurance verification and authorizations.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods with keyboarding.
• Strong computer skills including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of patient care in the practice under supervision.
• Handle front and back office tasks including scheduling, pre-registration, and referrals.
• Coordinate medical and financial information with patients and providers.
• Communicate with referring offices and external providers; liaise for outside providers.
• Manage insurance authorizations, pharmacy refills, and complex treatment authorizations.

Skills

Medical Assistant program

CPR Certification

Insurance verification

Office scheduling

Keyboarding / computer skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

UCSF Health is seeking a Hospital Assistant III to support patient care in a busy ambulatory practice. Under supervision, you will perform assigned patient care tasks and manage front and back office duties, including scheduling, pre-registration, and coordinating referrals and authorizations.

The role requires CPR certification, familiarity with insurance verification, and strong computer skills. You will liaise with referring and outside providers to ensure smooth patient flow and accurate