Medical Assistant/Admit Worker - Irvine GHEI Ophthalmology - FT Days

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education. Position Summary: Incumbent works in conjunction with physician in patient rooms to preform non-licensed medical care in an assigned outpatient clinical setting. Performs clerical functions associated with the operations of a clinical office as necessary

Requirements

Understanding of medical terminology
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate of Competency / Recognition in Medical Assisting Clinical / Back Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to work well in a constantly changing environment
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds
Basic Life Support
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting
Phlebotomy certification
Outpatient experience
Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
Flexibility to work variable shifts, including occasional weekends or holidays
Experience in an Ophthalmology practice
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese

Responsibilities

Works in conjunction with physician in patient rooms to perform non-licensed medical care in an assigned outpatient clinical setting.
Performs clerical functions associated with the operations of a clinical office as necessary.