UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 10/07/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 10/17/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
DESCRIPTIONUnder direct supervision of the clinic manager and the general supervision of the clinic providers, the Medical Assistant (MA) performs work which requires specific knowledge and training in patient care duties within the Business and Professions Code of the State of California and the regulations of the Joint Commission of the Accreditation of Hospitals (TJC).
These duties also include but are not limited to: all aspects of front office management, appointment scheduling, patient check-in, authorizations, accurate billing, payment processing, supply and forms management. Back office duties require equipment management, environmental care functions, cleaning/disinfecting the environment. Requires knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, universal precautions and proper use of body mechanics.
Position requires initiative, ability to prioritize demands and ability to work in a team environment. Position requires patient screening for medical issues, translation services (Bilingual English/Spanish), chart preparation procurement of Chain of Custody, urine drug sample collection, primary patient care, immunization administration, interpreting immunity information and maintaining immunity data in a database. Position also requires qualification to operate spirometry, audiometric EKG and breath alcohol equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS-
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant training program. May consider applicants who have five years of experience demonstrating MA competencies in lieu of CMA certification/diploma.
BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
Medical terminology training or certificate.
Must have prior relevant experience.
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Experience with multi-specialty clinic.
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CPT Certification.
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $50,321 - $62,640 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $24.10 - $30.00
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).