Medical Assistant II Per Diem - Cancer Center

The incumbent is responsible for sustaining an environment of intrinsic good will for the practice while providing optimum services to patients. The incumbent provides non licensed medical support to medical care providers as a medical assistant for the department/clinical team for which it is assigned. This position also performs specialized
procedures and/or identifiable coordination of medical office services requiring special training, skill level and responsibility as determined per operational need. The incumbent is supervised by a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) when performing or assisting with procedures. The incumbent works under the direction of a clinic manager/supervisor (MA 2 supervisor/Ambulatory Care Patient Supv 1, nurse manager, and/or practice manager) for administrative purposes, including customer service, professional behavior and development, assignment and scheduling of work, and performance of job functions not requiring supervision by an LIP.
Apply By Date: October 20th, 2024; at 11:59 pm
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification or UC Davis Health CPR
• To administer injections, must have written evidence of validation for training and competency in medication administration by injection and skin testing.
• Must pass UCDH Pharmacology verification exams if needed in job.
• Must have Certificate of completion from a medical assistant training program.
• Two (2) years of recent Medical Assistant experience in Outpatient/Ambulatory setting OR at least three (3) years as MA I in outpatient/ambulatory setting.
• Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.
• Skill and ability to perform functions commensurate with training and experience as a medical assistant, including setting up equipment and instruments; taking and recording vital signs and health statistics; obtaining, labeling and processing specimens, and preparing requisitions for processing; preparing patients for exams and procedures; independently performing and assisting physicians with exams and procedures as described in this position description; administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Must have knowledge and ability to apply sterile technique, including wrapping and autoclaving of surgical instruments.
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all co-workers; to consistently interact with patients and other members of the public with patience, courtesy and professionalism, both in person and on the telephone; and to effectively respond to individuals who may be angry or upset.
• Problem solving skills to independently define a problem, identify the resources available to help solve the problem, create viable solutions and take the necessary action to implement problem resolution and ensure prompt and satisfactory resolution.
• Decision making skills to independently exercise delegated authority to take action and to appropriately seek assistance from others when limits of delegated authority have been reached.
• Organizing skills to establish priorities for own work to accomplish a variety of concurrent assignments; respond flexibly to changes in priorities; and maintain work effectiveness in a setting with a high volume of patient activity and frequent interruptions.
• Ability to efficiently use computer system applications for all functions required for this position.
• Typing skills sufficient to use computer keyboard for timely and accurate input and production.
• Writing skills, using proper English grammar, spelling and punctuation, sufficient to compose messages and/or routine correspondence, which is clear, concise and easy to understand.
• Knowledge of practices and protocols related to a medical office environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology sufficient to communicate effectively with patients, health care providers and insurance company representatives regarding appointments, services, procedures, authorizations and referrals.
• Ability to accurately read/translate physician orders to ensure accurate completion.
• Knowledge of health care insurance systems, which may include Medi-Cal, MediCare, HMO, PPO, fee-for-service, county funded coverage, and workers' compensation, as related to required job functions for this position, such as coordinating patient care, including but not limited to, ordering diagnostic and ancillary services, coordinating patient prescriptions, authorizations or referrals, coordinating hospital services, coordinating orders for medical supplies/equipment or as needed for billing documentation and may include knowledge sufficient to appoint patients, verify insurance eligibility and identify co-payment/co-insurance requirements.
• Knowledge of diagnostic and procedural coding sufficient to assist with identifying services performed or coordination of care, for example, office services, home care, hospice care, DME, labs, radiology, and referrals.
• Filing skills to maintain logs and files of information in alphabetical, chronological and/or numerical order, such that it is current and easily retrievable.
• Knowledge of all pertinent laws, regulations, and guidelines governing medical records; confidentiality, privacy, and provision to others, including HIPAA.
• Bookkeeping skills sufficient to maintain accurate records and complete patient financial transactions, balance cash box, and prepare deposits, when duties are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oncology experience.
• EPIC/EMR experience.
• Experience with Clinical procedures and processing of instruments.
• Experience in Customer Service and answering telephone calls.
• Knowledge of Computer skills with experience in Excel, Word, Outlook.

Key Responsibilities

• 80% - PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS
• 20% - ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Department Overview
The Cancer Center Clinics at UC Davis Health Comprehensive Cancer Center provides care to the adult patient population for various conditions including benign and malignant hematologic, and solid tumor diagnoses with a variety of subspecialties. Subspecialties include Hematology and Medical Oncology, Gynecology Oncology, Pulmonary Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Oncology, Urology and Clinical Trials. Multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to formulate comprehensive care plans along the patients' entire treatment journey beginning from diagnosis through survivorship.
Department Specific Job Scope
Medical Assistants provide non-licensed medical support to medical care providers in an outpatient setting. Incumbents room patents; set up equipment and instruments; independently perform, and/or assist providers with performing, exams and procedures, including administering injections; with proper provider authorization, provide instructions, training and advice to patients; call in prescriptions; clean and calibrate equipment; clean and stock exam rooms; and provide proper documentation in patient chart. Incumbents may also provide front office services on a routine or back-up basis.
Positions at this level provide the full range of duties described above. Incumbents may also have the
following duties:
1. Provide one or more front office services on a regular basis and routine and/or
2. Serve as lead to a group of medical assistants
Must travel to clinic locations as needed.
POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $ 32.54
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 180
• UC Job Title: MED AST 2 PD
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Per Diem
• Percentage of Time: 20 %
• Shift Hours: Variable
• Location: Cancer Center Expansion (HSP020)
• Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible: No
• Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is 100% on-site

Benefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page .
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• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education
• Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student an Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

• Must be willing to work variable days (including weekends), hours and locations as required to meet business needs of the practice.
• Ability to lift, move, and/or position patients as necessary to room them and prepare them for exams and procedures.
• May be required to have the ability to retrieve and file bulky medical record charts (up to 3" thick) stored in filing cabinets and on shelves that may be above shoulder level and below waist level, and to efficiently transport multiple charts weighing 5 to 25 pounds throughout the medical office.
• References reflect an overall meet or exceeds.

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
• The duties or functions of this position include the handling of cash (or cash equivalents)
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

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