Per Diem Medical Assistant Back Office (Multi-Specialty)

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant Back Office (Multi-Specialty) to support day-to-day clinical operations in the Riverside Area. The position offers part-time engagement with variable 8-hour shifts between 7am and 6pm and may require evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Duties include escorting patients, taking vital signs and histories, preparing for examinations, assisting in procedures, administering medications and vaccines, lab specimen handling,

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms.
• Take and record vital signs and medical histories.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist in procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines.
• Laboratory specimen collection/processing.
• Schedule patient appointments and update electronic records.
• Handle visit payments and maintain exam room inventory.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical history

Patient escort

Medication administration

Vaccinations

Job description

Per Diem Medical Assistant Back Office (Multi-Specialty)

Priority Application Deadline: 09/18/2026

Job ID 37979809
Category Healthcare
Organization UCR Health
Department UCRH Clinic Citrus Tower
Location Riverside Area
Salary $65,918 - $65,918
Date Posted September 3, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule Variable 8-hour shifts between 7am and 6pm
Full/Part Time Part time
Level of Supervision Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

This position provides medical, technical, and administrative support services to contribute to the efficient day-to-day operations providing positive patient experiences. Clinical duties may include escorting patients to exam rooms, taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, assist in procedures, prepare & administer medications and vaccines, laboratory/specimen collection/processing, address quality care gaps and other duties as directed by provider. Provides administrative support to the providers and interacts with patients by scheduling patient appointments in tandem with the provider availability, interacts with patients in person and on the phone, assigned to Contact Center to address patient calls, greets patient at check-in, collects patient information, updates/maintains electronic records, handles visit payments, ensures the exam room has needed inventory for operation, and performs clinic administrative tasks. Secure authorizations for medications. This position will be primarily assigned to a work location; but may also float as needed to various UCR Health clinic locations. This position may require you to work different shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Please Note: Per diem appointees may be scheduled on a pre-scheduled basis or as needed on a day-to-day basis or called off from a pre-established schedule as determined by the University and clinical operation needs. The full salary range for this position is $31.57 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.