Medical Assistant - MOP Urology Clinic - 141335

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

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a Medical Assistant in Urology to provide back office support under supervision of the nurse manager and clinic staff. The role covers patient care tasks, equipment management, scheduling, and documentation assistance.

Duties include processing authorizations, billing, patient check-in, disinfection, and operating back office equipment such as uroflow, bladder scanner, and EKG. Requires knowledge of medical terminology and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or MA training certificate required.
• Two+ years MA experience in a large healthcare system preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, universal precautions, and body mechanics.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize, and work in a team.
• Experience with online scheduling and billing processes.
• Excellent communication and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Back office medical assistant duties including equipment management and environmental care.
• Appointment scheduling, patient check-in, authorizations, billing and supply management.
• Operate back office medical equipment (scope processor, uroflow, bladder scanner, EKG).

Skills

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Prioritization

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or MA training program certificate

Tools

EPIC EMR

UCSD Purchasing and Supply systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 9/18/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the Urology nurse manager, Urology nurse supervisor, and the general supervision of the clinic providers and licensed nursing staff, performs administrative tasks that require specific knowledge and training in patient care duties within 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: All aspects of back office medical assistant duties which include but are not limited to equipment management, environmental care functions, cleaning/disinfecting the environment, vital screening, medication review, documentation assistance for the providers, appointment scheduling, patient check-in, authorizations, accurate billing, payment processing, and supply and forms management.

Requires knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics. Position requires initiative, ability to prioritize demands, ability to work in a team environment, teamwork, and a positive attitude. Position also requires qualification to operate the scope processor, instrument handling for sterile processing, uroflow, bladder scanner, EKG, and other back office medical assistant equipment.

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.
• Two (2) years or more of Medical Assistant experience, preferably in a large, complex Healthcare system.
• Demonstrated knowledge and training in patient care, environmental care functions, equipment/supply management, and cleaning/disinfecting the environment.
• Proven knowledge of online scheduling, universal precautions, and body mechanics.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize demands and work in a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent experience in a urology ambulatory care setting with a high procedural volume.
• Experience with EPIC EMR and UCSD Purchasing and Supply systems or relevant systems.
• Previous back office experience.
• Strong computer literacy. Demonstrated proficiency in essential computer operations, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience as a medical scribe or providing EMR documentation assistance for a Provider.
• Experience with medication and durable medical equipment prior to authorizations.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a 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).