Medical Assistant

ADT Ophthalmology General

Full Time

82290BR

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, guided by policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Services, and in collaboration with the Clinical Nursing Staff, Hospital Assistant III assists in the delivery of care to patients in the Department of Ophthalmology. Work includes a variety of personal care and clinical procedures, including ensuring positive care outcomes. They will perform assigned patient care and laboratory procedures supporting the specialty care services provided to patients within the practices. They must learn and be able to assist in the Department of Ophthalmology. S/he must adhere to the Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the Medical Center.

This position makes a difference for patients in an outpatient care unit by providing excellent customer service, facilitating and ensuring the accuracy of the information flow between medical, hospital staff and departments to maximize unit efficiency. This Hospital Assistant III functions in the outpatient clinical settings at the Wayne and Gladys Valley Center for Vision, Mission Bay Campus.

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

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $32.86 - $41.01 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Required Qualifications

* Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program or equivalent combination of training and experience.
* Knowledge and abilities essential to successfully performing the duties assigned to the position.
* Current American Heart Association CPR Certification.
* Demonstrated proficiency with computer usage, keyboard skills, and software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse cultures and diverse socioeconomic situations.
* One year of experience as a Medical Assistant/Hospital Assistant in an ambulatory setting/medical practice.

Preferred Qualifications

* Proficiency with EPIC (APeX) electronic health records system.
* Bilingual or multi-lingual capability (Spanish, Cantonese, Russian) strongly preferred.
* Experience collecting and entering data, identifying errors, and missing information, and performing fundamental process improvement analysis.
* Experience with insurance authorizations and interacting with retail pharmacies to refill medications.
* One-year prior experience working in an Ophthalmology practice.

License/Certification

* American Heart Association BLS - CPR Certified

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

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

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

009251 HOSP BLANK AST 3

Job Category

Administrative Support

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days, Evenings, Weekends

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday