Medical Assistant 3

Job Description

Under the supervision of the UCSF Primary Care Administrative Nurse Manager, guided by policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Services, the Hospital Assistant II assists in the delivery of care to patients at UCSF Primary Care.The Hospital Assistant II will be primarily responsible for the members of their primary care teamlet as well as providing back up support to other teamlets. The Hospital Assistant II will play a critical role in the patient experience including optimizing clinic flow, providing in and outreach to patients and working collaboratively with the team to create a patient centered environment. This position floats between the front and the back office performing both clerical and clinical duties. Work includes a variety of personal care and nursing care procedures including assuring positive care outcomes. S/he will perform assigned patient care and laboratory procedures in support of services provided to patients within the practices. S/he is required to learn and be able to assist in all functions of the practices to include back and front office. The Hospital Assistant II consistently projects a professional and courteous demeanor, helps establish and maintain the highest service standards for the practice and complies with the Medical Center House and Telephone Standards. The MA must have flexibility to cover multiple UCSF medical center primary care clinic sites.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program; or equivalent combination of training and experience
High School graduation and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
Current American Heart Association CPR certification
Demonstrated computer familiarity, keyboard skills, computer literate in programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel required
Willingness to learn new computer programs as needed to sustain practice operations
Willingness to obtain CPT I Certified (CPT-1 certification current with the State of California) within 6 months of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

Two or more years of experience as a Hospital Assistant in a medical practice.
Familiarity with Epic
CPT 1 Certified (CPT-1 certification current with the State of California)

Required Licenses/Certifications

Current American Heart Association CPR certification
CPT-1 Certification required for Primary Care departments

****If applicant does not have a CPT-1, they will be hired as Hospital Assistant II and will be reclassified to a Hospital Assistant 3 once they receive CPT-1 certification with the State of California

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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