Student Health Medical Assistant — Flexible Hours

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego SHW cluster seeks a Medical Assistant to greet patients, verify eligibility, and support a multi-physician practice. You will measure vital signs, schedule tests, assist physicians, and maintain accurate records with a focus on patient confidentiality.

Opportunities include blood draws, injections, and basic procedures, with emphasis on health education and care coordination in a busy campus clinic.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification required.
• Proficiency with clinical procedures and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients in a large multi-physician clinical practice.
• Verify eligibility, check-in and guide patients to services.
• Measure vital signs, schedule appointments and arrange referrals.
• Record patient data and assist physicians with procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure data accuracy across systems.
• Support campus operations as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Vital signs

Patient education

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Confidentiality

Phone etiquette

Clinical data entry

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EPIC

MS Office

Job description

UC San Diego SHW cluster seeks a Medical Assistant to greet patients, verify eligibility, and support a multi-physician practice. You will measure vital signs, schedule tests, assist physicians, and maintain accurate records with a focus on patient confidentiality.

Opportunities include blood draws, injections, and basic procedures, with emphasis on health education and care coordination in a busy campus clinic.