Patient Care Assistant, Primary Care Support

University of California; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 79,953,000 - 88,250,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley's University Health Services is seeking a Primary Care Medical Assistant 1 to support clinicians and health care teams. The role covers clinic reception, intake, and checkout, with emphasis on patient flow and accurate documentation.

Requires High school diploma or GED and BLS/CPR certification; benefits and full-time hours are provided. This non-exempt, full-time position offers exposure to a wide range of primary care services, including intake, specimen

Qualifications

• Customer service skills to respond professionally to patient needs.
• Clear verbal and written communication to document patient information.
• Interpersonal skills to work with diverse patients and staff.
• Understand and follow written clinical instructions and procedures.
• Familiarity with EHR/patient scheduling systems.
• Ability to take vital signs and assist with exams as needed.
• Knowledge of privacy requirements (HIPAA) and medical records handling.

Responsibilities

• Clinic Reception: greet patients, verify eligibility, register patients and manage appointments.
• Intake and Checkout: document chief complaints, take vital signs, prepare patients for visits.
• Clinic Maintenance: manage supplies, equipment and sterilization; stock rooms.
• Other duties: ongoing professional development and staying current with policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

HIPAA familiarity

EHR familiarity

Vital signs

Specimen collection

Clinical support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

University of California, Berkeley's University Health Services is seeking a Primary Care Medical Assistant 1 to support clinicians and health care teams. The role covers clinic reception, intake, and checkout, with emphasis on patient flow and accurate documentation.

Requires High school diploma or GED and BLS/CPR certification; benefits and full-time hours are provided. This non-exempt, full-time position offers exposure to a wide range of primary care services, including intake, specimen