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Medical Assistant - General Medicine

University of California - San Francisco
31.11 - 38.84
United States, California, San Francisco
654 Minnesota Street (Show on map)
Jun 17, 2026
Employment Duration: 3 months Under the supervision of the UCSF Health Nurse Manager and guided by Ambulatory Services policies and procedures, the Hospital Assistant III assists in the delivery of care to patients at UCSF Health Stanyan and Hyde Ambulatory Clinics. This role supports primary care or multi-specialty teamlets and provides backup support to others. The Hospital Assistant III contributes to the patient experience by optimizing clinic flow, conducting patient outreach, and collaborating with the care team to support a patient-centered environment. This position performs both clerical and clinical duties across front and back office functions, including personal care and nursing support procedures, laboratory tasks, and patient coordination. The role requires flexibility to support multiple UCSF primary care, general surgery, and multispecialty clinic sites. Key Responsibilities: Perform routine clinical functions including vital signs, screening, and documentation Update patient records, carry out orders, schedule follow-ups, and discharge patients Coordinate interpreter services and document use Administer vaccines after required training and verification Assist with exams, procedures, and instrument processing Transport patients and monitor clinic flow Perform testing, specimen collection, and phlebotomy Maintain logs and complete referrals and authorizations Support patient communication and comply with safety and infection control policies Maintain patient flow, communication, and clinic operations Support scheduling, phone management, and electronic systems Maintain clean and stocked clinical areas and manage supplies Required Qualifications Minimum of one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical practice Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification Preferred Qualifications Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program or an equivalent combination of training and experience Phlebotomy certification (CPT) Experience using Epic (APeX) electronic health record system Familiarity with immunization schedules and recommendations Prior experience in internal medicine, geriatrics, or family medicine Experience working in a medical, hospital, or clinic environment Fluency in Spanish or Chinese (spoken, read, and written) Experience with disease registries, data collection, and basic data analysis Required Qualifications Minimum of one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical practice Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification Preferred Qualifications Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program or an equivalent combination of training and experience Phlebotomy certification (CPT) Experience using Epic (APeX) electronic health record system Familiarity with immunization schedules and recommendations Prior experience in internal medicine, geriatrics, or family medicine Experience working in a medical, hospital, or clinic environment Fluency in Spanish or Chinese (spoken, read, and written) Experience with disease registries, data collection, and basic data analysis