Medical Assistant - Heart and Vascular

University of California San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

22h

About The Position

Under supervision of the ACC5 Manager, guided by the policies and procedures of Ambulatory Services, and in collaboration with Clinical Nursing Staff, the Hospital Assistant III assists in the delivery of care to patients in the Heart & Vascular Center ambulatory group practices. Responsibilities include performing and assisting with a variety of clinical procedures, reconciling patients’ medications, and communicating health care maintenance reminders to support positive care outcomes. The incumbent performs assigned patient care and laboratory procedures in support of primary or specialty care services. The position requires the ability to assist across all Heart & Vascular Services, including: Cardiology Vascular Surgery CT Surgery Pre-Heart & Lung Transplant Mechanical Support Services The incumbent is required to adhere to the Living PRIDE Standards and Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the Medical Center.

Requirements

Active American Heart Association CPR certification
Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program
Current Medical Assisting certification
Experience working in a busy clinic setting
One year of experience working in a healthcare setting
Knowledge and abilities essential to successful performance of assigned duties
Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Obtain patient vital signs, height, weight, pain screening, and chief complaint; may room patients
Set up basic procedure equipment (e.g., biopsy, PAP)
Assist with procedures
Perform disinfection of instruments and clinical treatment areas (SPD training required)
Work with interpreting services to facilitate interpreter participation for medical appointments and document interpreter use as appropriate
Review medication lists
Order and stock supplies
Obtain specimens and perform Point of Care Testing (POCT), including QA/QC and EKGs
Perform phlebotomy (with certification, if applicable)
Update mandatory logs (e.g., temperature log)
Abstract medical records
Demonstrate proficiency in Cadence
Obtain complex authorizations
Facilitate referrals to other providers as ordered by the physician
Perform other duties as assigned