Primary Care Medical Assistant

Temporary Employment Program

Temporary Employment

81280BR

Job Summary

The duration of this temporary role is approximately 3 months.

Under supervision of the Manager, guided by policies and procedures of Ambulatory Services, the Primary Care Medical Assistant will participate on a clinical team which handles daily rooming and health record maintenance of primary care patients within the Women's Health Primary Care (WHPC) practice. The role of the MA is to assist the provider care team by coordinating care for patients on and off the daily schedule. The MA will act as a conduit for the transmission of information between providers and patients and coordinate services for patients needing preventive care maintenance, especially those with serious, complex or chronic health problems. The MA will provide advocacy, information, and referral services to patients and families to address their medical and psychosocial needs.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
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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

• Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• One year experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical practice.
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Epic (APeX) electronic health record system
• Familiarity with immunizations including cycles and standard recommendations
• Experience working with the public, preferably in a medical/hospital/clinic environment
• Demonstrated fluency in Spanish or Chinese language: speaking, reading and writing
• Internal Medicine, Geriatric, or Family Medicine experience
• Familiarity and/or prior experience using a disease registry to track a population of patients
• Experience collecting, and entering data, identifying errors and missing information, and performing basic analysis
• Certification in phlebotomy (CPT)

License/Certification

• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification

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, 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

Mount Zion (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours