Medical Assistant, Student Health Services - 142093

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 56 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to join the Student Health Services team. You will greet patients, verify eligibility, record vital signs, prepare exam rooms, schedule referrals, and support clinicians with basic procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

This role requires MA certification, current BLS, proficiency with EPIC, accurate data entry, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach within UCSD Health’s standards.

Qualifications

• MA certification required.
• Current BLS.
• Proficiency with basic medical procedures and instrument handling.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and equipment.
• Accurate patient data documentation.
• Sterile technique and infection prevention.
• Understanding of body substance isolation.
• Health education for patients on labs and procedures.
• Clear English communication, both in person and by phone.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing tasks.
• Team-oriented with reliable coordination and prioritization.
• Computer scheduling, data entry and telephone skills.
• Medical records management knowledge.
• Follow directions and work as a team member.
• Cultural competence and privacy compliance (HIPAA/FERPA).
• MS Office proficiency and training compliance.
• Adhere to UCSD Standards of Professionalism.

Responsabilités

• Greet and assist patients in a multi-physician clinic.
• Verify eligibility, check-in and guide access to services.
• Measure vital signs, prepare charting and rooming.
• Schedule appointments, arrange referrals and inform test results.
• Assist clinicians with procedures and injections as needed.
• Record data, stock areas and sterilize instruments.
• Support campus operations as required.

Connaissances

MA certification

BLS certification

Vital signs

Injections

ECG

Sterilization

PPD skin tests

Medical terminology

Medical records

Sterile technique

BSI training

Patient education

Communication

HIPAA compliance

FERPA compliance

MS Office

Training compliance

Professionalism

Formation

Outils

EPIC

Scheduling software

MS Office

Description du poste

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/10/2026 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

The mission of the Student Health & Well-Being (SHW) cluster is to promote a culture of health and well-beeing for the student community, deliver equitable high quality innovative services, incorporate inclusive approaches, and celebrate diversity, with the goal of adoption and maintenance of healthy behaviors contributing to the academic success and personal development of all students.

The UC San Diego SHW cluster, which reports through UC San Diego Health System, plays a leadership role in creating a strong and active wellness culture that enables all students to flourish in body, mind and spirit. This includes promotion and the transformation of existing departments, under the oversight of the Executive Director, into a cohesive, trans-disciplinary source of integrated wellness services. The SHW cluster includes the departments of Student Health Services (SHS), Health Promotion Services (HPS), Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and SHW Administration.

Student Health Services provides quality medical services to meet the diverse needs of UCSD students including primary care, urgent care, women's health, sports medicine, transgender care, behavioral health, travel care, nurses clinic and optometry. Laboratory, pharmacy, and x-ray services are available on-site to facilitate the care of students. SHS provides quality medical services to meet the diverse needs of over 45,000 UCSD students (undergraduate, graduate and professional students) including primary care, urgent care, women's health, sports medicine, transgender care, behavioral health, travel care, nurses clinic, and support services such as optometry, laboratory, pharmacy and x-ray services. SHS staff consists of a diverse team of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, pharmacists, x-ray technologists, clinical laboratory scientists, medical lab assistants, optometrists, opticians, medical assistants, health educators, administrative and other healthcare professionals. SHS provides integrated clinical services to address the medical needs of the individual students, as well as to foster the well-beeing of the students as a whole person. In addition, SHS oversees the public health needs of the campus community. SHS is accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care and is fully committed to self examination, peer review and quality control, through the utilization of data, outcome, and patient experience measurements.

Greet and assist patients in a large multi-physician clinical practice. Verify eligibility, check-in and guide patients in accessing various services at Student Health Service. Measure vital signs, visual acuity, height and weight as required. Schedule appointments via computer. Arrange referrals, answer phones, inform patients of test results, providing education regarding health maintenance. Maintain confidentiality. Directly assist physicians/nurse practitioners/registered nurses with diagnostic procedures. Administer injections and perform TB skin testing, ear lavage and electrocardiograms as requested. Record patient data in charts, clean and stock patient care areas, sterilize instruments. Assist in other areas of the clinic including supporting campus operations as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Assistant certification required.

• Current BLS.

• Proficiency at performing basic medical/technical procedures, i.e. vital signs, crutch-fitting, set up and assist with medical procedures, instrument sterilization techniques, administer injections and PPD skin tests, perform ear lavage and electrocardiograms.

• Knowledge and use of medical terminology and basic medical equipment.

• Skill to write/record patient data legibly, completely and accurately.

• Knowledge and meticulous use of sterile technique.

• Knowledge and practice of body substance isolation techniques.

• Skill at providing health education re: commonly ordered lab tests and/or procedures; common cold prevention and treatment, blood pressure norms and factors that influence blood pressure.

• Ability to orally communicate information clearly in English in a warm and helpful manner, in person and by telephone.

• Ability to work under pressure calmly and efficiently, coping with variable workloads, and a variety of health care providers.

• Demonstrated flexibility to work in different areas with changing tasks and priorities, as well as interruptions.

• Skill to coordinate and prioritize many diverse activities and requests.

• Operating knowledge of computer scheduling, information retrieval and data entry.

• Skill to operate multiple line telephone.

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical records management.

• Ability to follow directions and work as team member.

• Cultural competency in working with diverse populations including excellent communication skills and advocacy skills.

• Ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality and comply with all requirements in use of computer systems and access to any and all patient, student, employee and University data, in electronic and hard copy formats, in compliance with University, state and federal guidelines, including, but not limited to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

• Proficiency with use of standard business equipment, computer technology, online programs and software, including MS Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other electronic software and resources.

• Complete and pass test/quiz for all required training assigned by UCOP, UCSD and SHW on a timely basis.

• Ability to at all times adhere to UCSD Health Medical Center (C.A.R.I.N.G.) Standards of Performance, and demonstrate the characteristics of professionalism in attire, attitude, conversation, behavior and attentiveness to others. All staff members are required to uphold the UCSD Principles of Community and to promote a positive and collaborative team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of adolescent health concerns and immunization needs.

• Working knowledge of EPIC.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on clinical or business needs, as determined by department, including evenings and weekends.

• Ability to telecommute for work, if/when needed or applicable, as determined by department.

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).