Outpatient Medical Assistant, Ambulatory Care

University of California - Irvine Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinic operations. The role involves non-licensed medical care and essential clerical tasks to keep the clinic efficient.

Candidates should have a Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate, excellent English communication, and be able to thrive in a dynamic environment. BLS at hire is required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate of Competency / Recognition in Medical Assisting Clinical / Back Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• Ability to work well in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Incumbent performs non-licensed medical care in the outpatient clinical setting. Performs clerical functions associated with the operations of a clinical office as necessary.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

English communication

BLS certification

Adaptability

Work pace

Interpersonal relations

Clerical skills

Communication with diverse patients

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate of Competency/Recognition in Medical Assisting Clinical/Back Office

Job description

University of California, Irvine Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinic operations. The role involves non-licensed medical care and essential clerical tasks to keep the clinic efficient.

Candidates should have a Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate, excellent English communication, and be able to thrive in a dynamic environment. BLS at hire is required; bilingual skills are a plus.