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General Information

Job Name
Medical Assistant 3
Department
7424140 - General Surgery ADT
Position type
Full Time
Workplace
Fully On-Site
Primary Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job ID
7980

Description & Requirements

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision of Department of Surgery clinic management guided by policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Services, and in collaboration with the Clinical Nursing Staff, the Hospital Assistant III assists in the delivery of care to patients in the Department of Surgery ambulatory group practices and functions as the contact for new and returning Surgery patients requiring ambulatory care at UCSF Medical Center. Work includes a variety of personal care and clinical procedures including rooming patients, taking vital signs, performing blood pressure checks, conducting medication reconciliation, ordering and stocking medical supplies and monitoring patient flow. S/he will perform assigned patient care and laboratory procedures in support of the specialty care services provided to patients within the practices. S/he is required to learn and be able to assist in the Department of Surgery.  S/he is required to adhere to the Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the Medical Center. The Hospital Assistant III is required to work at any UCSF campus as needed and scheduled.

 

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Supervises no staff

 

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 1. Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program; or equivalent combination of training and experience. 2. One year of experience as a Medical Assistant/Hospital Assistant in a Surgical practice. 3. Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. 4. Current American Heart Association CPR Certification. PREFERRED - EPIC Experience - Knowledge of medical terminology. - Proficiency in operating the MS Windows environment including Outlook, Word, and Excel. - Excellent customer services skills; ability to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Excellent written and oral English skills; Ability to do basic mathematic calculations. - Ability to work in a dynamic environment with frequent addition of high priority tasks and regular changes to daily assignments; Ability to prioritize duties. - Ability to learn new systems and computer applications. - Ability to conduct oneself with professionalism under stressful situations dealing with distraught or upset patients and/or families. - Demonstrated ability to present to work on time and maintain minimal absenteeism. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Current American Heart Association CPR Certification POPULATIONS SERVED Populations served: Adult, Geriatric
License / Certification
Basic Life Support
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
Parnassus Heights (SF)
Campus 2
Mount Zion (SF)
Percentage (%)
100.00
Shift Length
8 hours
Shift Type
Day
Bargaining Unit
EX
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