Medical Assistant

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
United States, California, San Francisco
Jan 31, 2025
Medical Assistant Temporary Employment Program Temporary Employment 83624BR Job Summary This opportunity will be approximately 2 months in duration Department: Urology Join UCSF Medical Center's dynamic Urology Faculty Practice as a Hospital Assistant III, where you will support outstanding patient care in a highly collaborative and innovative environment. Under the supervision of the Administrative Director and Nurse Manager, you will assist in delivering specialty care, including performing personal care, nursing procedures, and facilitating clinical processes. This position requires adaptability to UCSF's multi-site environment and involves assisting with procedures, patient care, and clinical tasks while adhering to UCSF's service excellence standards and safety protocols. Key Responsibilities: Clinical Support Perform and document routine patient care, including vital signs, height, weight, and pain screenings. Assist nurses, providers, and patients in preparing for exams or procedures. Successfully complete training to assist with urology-specific procedures. Obtain specimens, conduct point-of-care testing, and manage lab-related tasks. Administrative Functions Use UCSF's Electronic Health Record (APeX) to document and manage patient information. Schedule procedures, coordinate services, and manage medication authorizations. Ensure clean, well-stocked exam rooms and maintain equipment according to infection control protocols. Patient Interaction Communicate with patients and families courteously, ensuring a positive experience aligned with UCSF's Living PRIDE standards. Address patient delays and issues, serving as an advocate to enhance their clinic experience. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (https://tcs.ucop.edu/non-academic-titles) Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role. For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions. Required Qualifications Minimum of one year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical practice. Current American Heart Association CPR Certification. Preferred Qualifications Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program or equivalent training and experience. About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Organization TEP Job Code and Payroll Title 009251 HOSP BLANK AST 3 Job Category Allied Health, Support Services, Temporary Employment Bargaining Unit American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX) Employee Class Temporary Employment Percentage 100% Location San Francisco, CA Campus Parnassus Heights (SF) Work Style Fully On-Site Shift Days Shift Length 8 Hours