Medical Assistant 3

Job Description

This position offers the opportunity to work in the clinic and infusion areas within a thriving community cancer practice.

Under supervision of the Medical Assistant Supervisor and/or Administrative Nursing leaders, guided by policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Services, and in collaboration with the Clinical Nursing Staff, the Hospital Assistant III (Medical Assistant) assists in the delivery of care to patients in multiple Cancer Center ambulatory group practices.This position supports the Cancer Services and Ambulatory Services and Pediatric Infusion Unit.Work includes a variety of personal care and nursing procedures including assuring positive care outcomes. They will perform assigned patient care and laboratory procedures in support of the specialty care services provided to patients within the practices.They are required to learn and be able to assist in all Cancer Center specialty practices.They are required to adhere to the Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the Medical Center. This position requires the flexibility to work evenings, weekends and Holidays.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
All candidates must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Certificate of training or graduation from an accredited MA, Home Health Aide, PCA, CNA, dental or paramedic program or college degree in a related field such as community health, infectious disease, public health or health education and 6 months of relevant experience
1 year of relevant experience as a Medical Assistant in a hospital or medical practice

Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Ability to communicate effectively, both directly and over the phone.
Able to meet physical requirements.
This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Prior experience in a healthcare setting working in an oncology practice
Experience with insurance verification, medical record data abstraction, medical assisting, or patient financial services strongly preferred.
Degree from accredited medical assisting school.
Bi-lingual or multi-lingual capability (Spanish, Cantonese, Russian) strongly preferred.
Current State of California Phlebotomy Certification (CPT1)

About Us

About UCSF

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.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

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