Medical Assistant - Reproductive Medicine - 141721

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

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support an OB/Gyn clinic in the San Diego area. The role includes patient rooming, assisting procedures, specimen handling, and basic front desk back‑up tasks in a fast‑paced outpatient setting.

Candidates should have CMA or MA program completion, BART/BLS, electronic medical record experience, and strong medical terminology skills. The position requires flexibility for local hours and weekends.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or completion of MA training program.
• BART or BLS at hire, with plan to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience in a medical setting and IDX/EMR familiarity.
• Medical terminology certificate or training.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide non‑licensed medical support to providers in outpatient settings.
• Room patients, prep equipment, and assist exams and procedures.
• Administer injections, venipuncture, and specimen handling.
• Call in prescriptions and document in patient charts.
• Sterilize instruments and manage exam room supplies; may assist front desk.

Skills

CMA

BART/BLS

EMR experience

Medical terminology

Team oriented

Education

Completion of Medical Assistant training program

Tools

IDX systems

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This position will be located at our Villa La Jolla OB/Gyn clinic

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 business and professions code of the State of California and/or the regulations The Joint Commission (TJC).

Duties also include but are not limited to: scheduling of patient appointments and associated patient system screens, accurate billing, 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. Will provide non‑licensed medical support to medical care providers in an outpatient setting.

Incumbents room patients; set up equipment and instruments, maintaining sterile technique as required; independently perform and/or assist providers with performing exams and procedures, including administering injections: collect, prepare and analyze specimens, including performing venipuncture; with proper provider authorization, provide instructions, training, test results and advice to patients; call in prescriptions; sterilize instruments; clean and calibrate equipment; clean and stock exam rooms; and provide proper documentation in patient chart. May also provide front office services on a routine or back‑up basis.

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.
• Previous experience in a medical setting.
• Knowledge of computer operations with IDX skills, Outlook, Work processing, Microsoft Word, and Excel skills.
• Medical terminology certificate and/or training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a Medical Assistant in Women's Health.
• Proficient in Ob/Gyn terminology.
• Experienced with Electronic Medical Record Systems (i.e. EPIC).
• Ability to multitask between front desk and back‑office duties.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be available for weekend, on call rotation.
• 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).