Per Diem Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Care

University of California- Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Davis Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for an ambulatory care setting in the Sacramento area. Responsibilities include rooming patients, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with procedures, with injections as directed by a provider.

This is a per diem, on-site role with variable shifts and travel within the greater Sacramento region. The position emphasizes patient care, documentation, and teamwork, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and patient privacy.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification (BLS or UC Davis Health CPR)
• Certificate of Completion from a Medical Assistant training program
• Ability to pass the safe to practice pharmacology exam
• Ability to use medical terminology
• Strong customer service and patient-care orientation
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and maintain professionalism
• Understanding of patient privacy regulations and technology use

Responsibilities

• 70% - Patient Care duties including rooming patients and assisting with exams
• 10% - Documentation and record keeping in patient charts
• 5% - Coordinating medical care with providers and clinic staff
• 5% - Computer system operations and data entry
• 5% - Department and clinic coordination tasks
• 5% - Additional job functions as needed

Skills

BLS Certification

Medical Assistant Certificate

Communication Skills

Job description

UC Davis Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for an ambulatory care setting in the Sacramento area. Responsibilities include rooming patients, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with procedures, with injections as directed by a provider.

This is a per diem, on-site role with variable shifts and travel within the greater Sacramento region. The position emphasizes patient care, documentation, and teamwork, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and patient privacy.