Outpatient Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange County is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide non-licensed clinical support in an outpatient setting. You will assist clinicians, perform clerical tasks, and help ensure smooth patient flow while upholding strong customer service standards.

The role requires a Medical Assistant Diploma or equivalent, excellent English communication, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced health-system environment affiliated with UC Irvine.

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

• Performs non-licensed medical care in an 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

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate of Competency

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

UCI Health in Orange County is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide non-licensed clinical support in an outpatient setting. You will assist clinicians, perform clerical tasks, and help ensure smooth patient flow while upholding strong customer service standards.

The role requires a Medical Assistant Diploma or equivalent, excellent English communication, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced health-system environment affiliated with UC Irvine.