Medical Assistant 3

University of California San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

3d • $33 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of the Administrative Director, Ambulatory Practice Manager, and Medical Assistant Supervisor and guided by policies and procedures of Ambulatory Services, and in collaboration with clinical staff, the Hospital Assistant III (Medical Assistant) assists in the delivery of care to patients in the UCSF Advanced Heart Failure Comprehensive Care Center . General responsibilities include managing patient flow in the practice from check-in, through the rooming process and check-out, obtaining vital signs, reviewing health maintenance status, maintaining, and stocking exam rooms, and assisting in emergencies. The Medical Assistant also supports general administrative functions at reception including scheduling, referral management and other duties as required. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills with patients and staff. The Medical Assistant must be able to competently work in an advanced Electronic Health Record environment. The Medical Assistant is required to adhere to the Living Pride Standards and Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the Medical Center . 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. The salary range for this position is $32.86 - $41.01 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Requirements

• Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• At least 6 months Cardiology Medical Assisting experience.
• Strong computer skills, including basic keyboarding skills
• Ability to prioritize and work efficiently with multiple forms of patient & provider communication.
• 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.
• Demonstrated attendance record.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Non-smoker
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification
• Current Medical Assisting certification

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/multilingual
• California State CPT-1 certification
• Experience with insurance verification, medical record data abstraction or patient financial services
• One year of Medical Assisting (MA) experience

Responsibilities

• managing patient flow in the practice from check-in, through the rooming process and check-out
• obtaining vital signs
• reviewing health maintenance status
• maintaining, and stocking exam rooms
• assisting in emergencies
• supporting general administrative functions at reception including scheduling, referral management and other duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees