Medical Assistant - Neurology

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support Neurology clinics in La Jolla. The role handles front office tasks, patient check-in, scheduling, and billing, with back-office duties and equipment management as needed.

Applicants should have CMA or MA training, BART/BLS, 2+ years in ambulatory care, and experience in mental health settings. Flexibility for varying hours and locations is required.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or MA training program certificate.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months.
• Minimum two years of experience as a MA in ambulatory practice.
• Experience in mental health and/or addiction setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, and body mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Front office management, appointment scheduling, patient check-in, authorizations, billing and payment processing.
• Supply chain and forms management; back-office duties including equipment management and environmental cleaning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Scheduling experience

Empathy

Professionalism

Initiative

Education

CMA OR MA training program certificate

Tools

EPIC

Cadence module

Epic in-basket management

Job description

• Payroll Title: MED AST 2
• Department: FACULTY PRACTICE NEUROLOGY
• Hiring Pay Scale: $26.85 - $35.45 / Hour
• Worksite: La Jolla
• Appointment Type: Career
• Appointment Percent: 80%
• Union: EX Contract
• Total Openings: 1
• Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141456 Medical Assistant - Neurology

Filing Deadline: Wed 9/30/2026

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 direct supervision of the clinic supervisor and the general supervision of the clinic providers, performs work which requires specific knowledge and training in patient care duties within the Business and Professions Code of the State of California and the regulations of the Joint Commission of the Accreditation of Hospitals (TJC). These duties also include but are not limited to: all aspects of front office management, appointment scheduling, patient check-in, authorizations, accurate billing, payment processing, supply chain and forms management.Back office duties require equipment management, environmental care functions, cleaning/disinfecting the environment.

Requires knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, universal precautions and proper use of body mechanics. Position requires initiative, ability to prioritize demands and ability to work in a team environment. Position may also require various testing which may include audiograms, ECG's, forensic urine drug screen collection, venipuncture/specimen processing, TB skin testing and equipment calibration, administration of vaccines and assist with patient treatment. Use electronic medical record software for patient charting, patient screening for medical issues, translation services (Bilingual English/Spanish), chart preparation. Occasionally float to other departments to assist.

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 MA in an ambulatory medical practice.
• Experience in mental health and/or addiction treatment setting.
• Requires knowledge of medical terminology, on-line scheduling, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
• Possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Strong ability to take initiative, prioritize demands and work in a team environment.
• Experience in a fast-paced, multi-specialty clinic
• Scheduling experience.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, regulatory compliance, incident reporting, and safety program implementation.
• Strong understanding of clinic workflows, patient care coordination, and administrative processes.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to be flexible with varying demands in a small specialty clinic.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) years of recent experienced (within the last 2 years)as an MA.
• Experience working with Neurology (headache and migraine) patient populations.
• Knowledge and experience processing medication prior authorizations and durable medical equipment (DME) prior authorizations
• Experience assisting with procedures.
• Experience with EPIC and Cadence module.
• Experience with Epic in-basket management (MA/nurse pools and Refill pools)
• Experience working with senior population.
• Experience working with vulnerable patient populations

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• 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).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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