Per Diem Medical Assistant / Patient Care Coordinator

University of California, Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 33,834 - 48,188; Part time

Job summary

An academic health institution in California seeks a Per Diem Medical Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator to support clinic operations. This role includes patient care tasks such as escorting patients, taking vital signs, and administrative duties like scheduling appointments and managing records. Candidates must have a Medical Assistant Diploma and relevant experience in clinic settings. Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are preferred. The position requires flexibility for shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have a Medical Assistant Diploma.
• Experience in front and back office duties.
• Familiar with universal precautions and bio-hazardous waste handling.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and take vital signs.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage electronic records.
• Assist in medical procedures under physician supervision.

Skills

Customer service skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma

Tools

Standard exam room medical equipment

Computers

Job description

Position Information

Position performs medical, technical, and administrative support services to contribute to the efficient day‑to‑day operations, ensuring a positive patient experience. Duties include escorting patients to exam rooms, taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, assisting in procedures, and other duties as directed by the physician. Administrative support comprises scheduling patient appointments in coordination with provider availability, managing in‑basket and incoming faxes, interacting with patients in person and on the phone, answering clinic phone, collecting patient information, updating and maintaining electronic records, insurance verification and patient prior authorization, ensuring clinic inventory, and performing clerical tasks. The position will be primarily assigned to a work location, primarily the Riverside, CA clinic, but may also float as needed to other UCR Health clinic locations. The role may require work in various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The full salary range for the Per Diem Medical Assistant / Patient Care Coordinator is $29.77 per hour. Salary offers are based on education, licensure, certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. The University is currently 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 collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

• Medical Assistant Diploma.

Experience Requirements

• Experience working in an environment performing front and back office duties related to this position.
• Experience using standard exam room medical equipment and computers.
• Experience working in a women's health, primary care, or multi‑specialty clinic.

Minimum Requirements

• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Familiarity with universal precautions, handling of bio‑hazardous waste, specimen identification and transport.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to work well in a constantly changing environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients of varying ages and multicultural backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual – English/Spanish.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.