Medical Assistant - Primary Care

UCSF • San Francisco, CA

4d • $35 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Ward 86, a nationally recognized HIV primary care clinic at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, is seeking a compassionate and motivated Hospital Assistant III to join its multidisciplinary care team. This role supports patients with diverse medical and psychosocial needs, including individuals living with HIV, people experiencing homelessness, and individuals who use substances. Under the supervision of clinic leadership and in collaboration with medical providers, nurses, and allied health professionals, the Hospital Assistant III plays a vital role in ensuring efficient clinic flow and delivering patient-centered care. Responsibilities span both clinical and clerical functions within a dynamic public health setting.

Requirements

• Compassionate and motivated demeanor
• Ability to support patients with diverse medical and psychosocial needs
• Ability to work in a dynamic public health setting
• Proficiency in obtaining and documenting patient vital signs and health screenings in the electronic medical record
• Skill in collecting and entering patient demographic information
• Ability to prepare and maintain exam rooms
• Capability to assist with patient flow, rooming, and waiting room monitoring
• Experience in setting up and breaking down equipment and supplies for specialty clinics
• Willingness to assist providers during clinical sessions
• Ability to transport patients, specimens, and equipment across the hospital campus
• Experience conducting outreach phone calls
• Ability to administer vaccinations as directed by licensed clinical staff and per hospital policy
• Proficiency in performing venipuncture and collecting specimens (blood, urine, stool, saliva, mucosal samples) according to hospital standards
• Ability to instruct patients on self-collection of specimens
• Knowledge of proper specimen labeling, handling, and transport
• Experience performing point-of-care testing and daily equipment calibration
• Ability to maintain laboratory logs, specimen tracking, and inventory
• Skill in supporting resistance testing workflows and related documentation
• Ability to restock exam rooms and maintain clinic supply levels
• Capability to monitor equipment functionality and report issues
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized clinical environment
• Experience with supply inventory, requisitions, and ordering

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a primary care setting
• Experience working with individuals living with HIV
• Experience working with people experiencing homelessness
• Experience working with individuals who use substances
• Experience in phlebotomy
• Knowledge of infectious disease, pulmonology, cardiology, gynecology, or anal dysplasia

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient vital signs and health screenings in the electronic medical record
• Collect and enter patient demographic information
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms before, during, and after clinic sessions
• Assist with patient flow, rooming, and waiting room monitoring
• Support specialty clinics (e.g., Infectious Disease, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Gynecology, Anal Dysplasia, Golden Compass) by setting up and breaking down equipment and supplies
• Assist providers during clinical sessions as needed
• Transport patients, specimens, and equipment across the hospital campus
• Conduct outreach phone calls as directed
• Administer vaccinations as directed by licensed clinical staff and per hospital policy
• Perform venipuncture and collect specimens (blood, urine, stool, saliva, mucosal samples) according to hospital standards
• Instruct patients on self-collection of specimens when appropriate
• Ensure proper specimen labeling, handling, and transport
• Perform point-of-care testing and daily equipment calibration
• Maintain laboratory logs, specimen tracking, and inventory
• Support resistance testing workflows and related documentation
• Restock exam rooms and maintain clinic supply levels
• Monitor equipment functionality and report issues as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment, including exam rooms, waiting areas, and labs
• Assist with supply inventory, requisitions, and ordering as applicable
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Total compensation details available at https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed