Medical Assistant 3

UCSF•Berkeley, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and guided by the policies and procedures of Ambulatory Services, and in collaboration with clinical staff, the Medical Assistant assists in the delivery of care to patients in the UCSF Berkeley Outpatient Center. General responsibilities include managing patient flow 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 III also supports general administrative functions at reception, including scheduling, referral management, and other duties as required. The role demands excellent customer service skills with patients and staff and the ability to competently work in an advanced Electronic Health Record environment. Compliance with the Medical Center House and Telephone Standards is required.

Requirements

Strong computer skills, including basic keyboarding skills
Flexibility to orient and work in different BOPC specialties
Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program; or equivalent combination of training and experience
At least 1 year Medical Assisting experience in an ambulatory clinical setting
At least 1 year prior experience in OHNS within the past 3 years
Knowledge and ability necessary for performing clinical duties
Experience Documenting in an Electronic Medical Record
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

Nice To Haves

Bilingual
Ortho Tech experience and/or become certified within 1 year
Phlebotomy (CPT) Certification

Responsibilities

Rooms patients routinely and monitors patient flow in and out of the clinic, with the ability to switch roles from administrative duties to rooming patients to check out to accommodate proper patient flow.
Performs routine clinical functions, including but not limited to vital signs, height, weight, EKG’s and assessment of chief complaints. Supports and completes medication reconciliation process. Assists patients in preparation for exam and/or procedures. Performs clinical activities in an accurate and timely manner.
Obtains specimens and performs simple laboratory procedures as directed.
Assembles information concerning patient’s clinical background and referral needs; provides appropriate clinical information to specialist. Reports any problems with individual patients to the clinical provider. Assists providers with lab forms and other requisitions as appropriate.
Schedules patients using current scheduling system (CADENCE) ensuring complete and accurate registration, including patient demographic and current insurance information. Effectively works in an advanced Electronic Health Record environment. Handles any urgent phone calls triaged to clinic site and reviews messages, documenting medication requests and prepares appropriate documentation for clinical providers. Follows up appropriately with providers for patient requests and communicates with staff/providers/patient outcomes of email/APEX related tasks.
Complies with all Ambulatory Services and Medical Center policies and procedures for infection control, safety, administrative and clinical practice. Adheres to Ambulatory Services policy and procedures for the cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization of equipment. Complies with activities mandated by JCAHO / Title 22. Completes annual competency testing.
Maintains clean, well-stocked examination rooms. Orders clinical supplies and makes sure adequate stock is available, utilizing stock levels determined in association with other clinical staff. Responsible for inventory of supplies per par grid on a monthly/rotating basis as assigned.
Demonstrates service excellence by following the Everyday PRIDE Guide with the UCSF Medical Center standards and expectations for communication and behavior.
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.
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.
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.
Perform routine clinical functions including vital signs, height, weight, pain screening, and documentation of chief complaints.
Assist nurses and providers with exams and procedures.
Support complex in-clinic medical procedures and diagnostic testing (e.g., nasal endoscopy, laryngoscopy, laser procedures, cystoscopy, ultrasound).
Prepare and clean instruments for sterile processing; maintain appropriate logs.
Obtain and process specimens according to policies and procedures.
Provide patient and family education and document in the electronic health record (EPIC/APeX).
Maintain compliance with infection control, safety, and UCSF policies.
Demonstrate professionalism in all telephone and in-person interactions, following UCSF service standards.
Notify providers and patients of delays; act as a patient advocate to support efficient clinic flow.
Assist patients with concerns and escalate issues appropriately.
Document patient information, medications, allergies, and test results in APeX.
Facilitate interpreter services and referrals to providers as needed.
Maintain clean, well-stocked exam rooms, hub rooms, and labs.
Order and track supplies and lab equipment.
Obtain insurance authorizations for medications.
Schedule complex procedures and coordinate services for patients.
Participate in quality improvement and customer service initiatives.
Chart prep with patients by telephone or in person before appointment with accuracy and meeting department performance standards.
Conducts patient pre-clinic confirmation call process 48 hours pre-clinic to ensure patient provides all clinical information, scans studies required for the patient appointment as required.
Pre-appointment chart prep with patients by telephone or in person before first appointment with accuracy and meeting performance standards.
Responsible for escalating known insurance issues.
Assists with medication prior authorization.
Performs any other duties related to patient care and clerical activities as required.