Medical Assistant

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under supervision of the Nurse Manager, MA Supervisor, and Charge Nurses, guided by policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Services, the Medical Assistant assists in the delivery of care to patients being seen in the practice. They will perform assigned patient care procedures in support of the care services provided to patients within the practice. They are required to adhere to the Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the department. The assistant also assists with front and back office responsibilities, which include scheduling, pre-registering, verifying insurance, obtaining referrals and authorizations and coordination of required medical and financial information. They work as a team member with other staff and consistently projects a professional, caring and courteous demeanor.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for the efficient patient flow and provides support to multiple physicians. They communicate with referring physicians’ offices, and serves a liaison for the outside providers. They are responsible for insurance authorizations and pharmacy refills, as well as complicated treatment authorizations and hospital admission arrangements. S/he is required to have learn, have flexibility in working at all UCSF sites, assist in any of the departments that fall under the purview of Pediatric Surgical Specialties, and flexibility in floating to Pediatric Medical Specialties when census and staffing allows.

RESPONSIBILITIES

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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of time

Essential Function (Yes/No )

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

50

Yes

Monitors patient flow in and out of the clinic. Obtains patient’s vital signs, height, weight, pain screening, and documentation of chief complaints, and may room the patient. Utilitzes APEX for documentation within the scope of practice of an Medical Assistant.

10

Yes

Assists nurses and providers in preparation for exam and/or equipment (i.e. biopsy/PAP)

5

Yes

Assists with procedures as required for the department specialty and determined by the Clinical Manager or Administrative Director

5

Yes

Performs in basket functions identified as area of responsibility related to patient’s messages, labs, authorizations and other tasks

5

Yes

Acts as chaperone as needed for medical providers. Notifies providers of patient delays and service issues. Advocates for patients by helping facilitate provider punctuality. Communicates provider delays to front office team and assists patients with issues and complaints utilizing conflict management skills. Shares pertinent information and observations with other health team members.

5

Yes

Other duties as assigned such as completing referrals to other providers as ordered by the physician, obtaining authorizations from insurers for medications, and assisting the physician staff in writing and sending out patient communication

10

Yes

Maintains clean, well-stocked exam rooms. Responsible for ordering and maintaining supplies. Maintenance of lab equipment and supply standards as directed by nursing staff or appropriate supervisor.

5

Yes

Perform other related duties as needed

5

Yes

Actively leads and participates in Unit Practice Councils/Committees. Leads in various roles as a superuser/resource for process improvements (i.e. new APeX feature updates, POCT training.

10 0%

LIVING PRIDE STANDARDS

Service Excellence

• Demonstrates service excellence by following the Everyday PRIDE Guide with the UCSF Medical Center standards and expectations for communication and behavior. These standards and expectations convey specific behavior associated with the Medical Center’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence, and provide guidance on how we communicate with patients, visitors, faculty, staff, and students, virtually everyone, every day and with every encounter. These standards include, but are not limited to: personal appearance, acknowledging and greeting all patients and families, introductions using AIDET, managing up, service recovery, managing delays and expectations, phone standards, electronic communication, team work, cultural sensitivity and competency.
• Uses effective communication skills with patients and staff; demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette; acts as an escort to any patient or family member needing directions; shows sensitivity to differences of culture; demonstrates a positive and supportive manner in which patients / families/ colleagues perceive interactions as positive and supportive. Exhibits team work skills to positively acknowledge and recognize other colleagues, and uses personal experiences to model and teach Living PRIDE standards.
• Exhibits tact and professionalism in difficult situations according to PRIDE Values and Practices
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Assumes accountability for improving quality metrics associated with department/unit and meeting organizational/departmental targets.
  
  

Work Environment

• Keeps working areas neat, orderly and clutter-free, including the hallways.Adheres to cleaning processes and puts things back where they belong. Removes and reports broken equipment and furniture.
• Picks up and disposes of any litter found throughout entire facility.
• Posts flyers and posters in designated areas only; does not post on walls, doors or windows.
• Knows where the Environment of Care Manual is kept in department; corrects or reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate departments.
• Protects the physical environment and equipment from damage and theft.
  
  

Please List:

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Obtains specimens and performs POCT including QA/QC and EKGs.
• Maintains mandatory logs (i.e. temperature logs, POCT logs, Crash Cart, Emergency Kit, etc.)
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please List:

• Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Familiarity with insurance verification and authorizations
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods of time, with no restrictions for keyboarding.
• Strong computer skills, including basic keyboarding skills, and experience and ability to work effectively in Word and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and work efficiently with multiple forms of patient & provider communication including email, fax and phone system.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong writing skills to include the ability to compose basic office communications.
• Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with team physicians and referring physicians
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Please List:

• Bilingual or multi-lingual capability
• National Certification as Medical Assistant from recognized program:NCCT, AAMA, CCBMA, or AMT
• Candidates with previous experience in Cadence Scheduling, Registration, and working with Electronic Health Records (e.g., EPIC)
• Candidates with two or more years of Medical Assistant experience
  
  

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Please List:

• CPR/BLS through AHA (including patient assessment and vital signs)
• Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program
  
  

POPULATIONS SERVED

Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of a specific individual, including the patient’s age.

InfantChildAdolescentAdultGeriatric

About UCSF

ABOUT US

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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