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General Information

Job Name
Medical Assistant 3
Department
7083120 - Urgent Care BayF ADT
Position type
Full Time
Workplace
Fully On-Site
Primary Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job ID
2456

Description & Requirements

Job Description

Under supervision of the Practice Manager, guided by policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Services, the Hospital Assistant III assists in the delivery of care to patients being seen in the practice.  They will perform assigned patient care procedures in support of the care services provided to patients within the practice. They are required to adhere to the Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the department.  The assistant also assists with front and back office responsibilities, which include scheduling, pre-registering, verifying insurance, obtaining referrals and authorizations and coordination of required medical and financial information.  They work as a team member with other staff and consistently projects a professional, caring and courteous demeanor. The Hospital Assistant III is responsible for the efficient patient flow and provides support to multiple physicians. They communicate with referring physicians’ offices,and serves a liaison for the outside providers. They are responsible for insurance authorizations and pharmacy refills, as well as complicated treatment authorizations and hospital admission arrangements.

Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION - Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program; or equivalent combination of training and experience. - Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. - Current American Heart Association CPR Certification - Minimum of 1 year of recent experience working in a busy health care environment. - Familiarity with insurance verification and authorizations - Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods of time, with no restrictions for keyboarding. - Strong computer skills, including basic keyboarding skills, and experience and ability to work effectively in Word and Excel. - Ability to prioritize and work efficiently with multiple forms of patient & provider communication including email, fax and phone system. - Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. - Excellent verbal skills. - Excellent interpersonal skills - Strong writing skills to include the ability to compose basic office communications. - Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with patients. - Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with team physicians and referring physicians REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS - Current American Heart Association CPR certification - CPT-1 Certification required for Primary Care departments
License / Certification
Basic Life Support, Certified Phlebotomy Tech I
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 https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , 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 https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
EEO Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Additional Details

Job Code
HOSP BLANK AST 3 (009251)
Assignment Category
Career
IAP Level
Staff Plan (target potential payout of $900, maximum of $1,800)
Job Family
Patient Support Services
Campus 1
Bayfront (SF)
Campus 2
Parnassus Heights (SF)
Percentage (%)
90
Shift Length
Variable
Shift Type
Variable
Bargaining Unit
EX
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