Medical Assistant: Scheduling, Billing & Clinical Support

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

Job summary

UCSD Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinic operations under supervision. The role emphasizes scheduling, billing accuracy, sterile technique, and teamwork to ensure safe patient care.

Candidates should have CMA or completion certificate, BART/BLS within six months, and knowledge of medical terminology and scheduling systems. The position requires flexibility across hours and locations, with pre-employment checks.

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.
• Requires knowledge of medical terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics.
• Proven ability to take initiatives, prioritize demands and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments and manage patient system workflows.
• Assist providers during procedures to ensure efficiency and sterile technique.
• Ensure accurate billing and maintain clinical environment cleanliness and sterilization.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Scheduling systems

Team collaboration

Education

CMA or medical assistant certificate

Tools

EPIC

Cadence scheduling

Job description

UCSD Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinic operations under supervision. The role emphasizes scheduling, billing accuracy, sterile technique, and teamwork to ensure safe patient care.

Candidates should have CMA or completion certificate, BART/BLS within six months, and knowledge of medical terminology and scheduling systems. The position requires flexibility across hours and locations, with pre-employment checks.