Job description
- Acts within the scope of practice of a medical assistant by carrying out other clinical and administrative functions as directed by the Administration of the Department to maintain the efficient organization and operation of any of the Clinical Services,
- Performs procedures requiring medical terminology and some knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Participates in and supports Performance Improvement activities, including all True North Pillars
- The medical assistant is responsible for the efficient organization and operation of all technical functions of a specific, assigned practice within the Department of Pediatric Specialties and has responsibility for:
- Monitoring the clinical areas of the practice for patient and staff safety
- Provides clinical care to patients and provides a safe physical environment for patients and staff.
- Cleaning and maintaining of equipment used by the practice and preparing instruments for sterilization.
- Stocking and ordering of supplies used by the practice.
- Maintaining an orderly and professional appearance in the clinic areas used by the practice.
- Required to adhere to the Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the Medical Center
- Required to adhere to the Living Pride Standards
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
- Willingness to float between various specialties within Pediatric Specialties, including floating to Pediatric Medical Specialties and various satellite clinics when needed
- Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program; or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of a specific individual, including the patient’s age.
- The ability to work with intermittent standing and sitting for 8-10 hours/day.
- Good communication and organizational skills, professionalism, and motivation.
- Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position.
- Under the direction of the Ambulatory Patient Care Manager, actively works towards Joint Commission compliance.
- Demonstrated experience in responding to a patient emergency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual or multi-lingual capability
- National Certification as Medical Assistant from recognized program: NCCT, AAMA, CCBMA, or AMT
- Candidates with previous experience in Cadence Scheduling, Registration, and working with Electronic Health Records (e.g., EPIC)
- Candidates with two or more years of Medical Assistant experience
License/Certification
- CPR/BLS through AHA (including patient assessment and vital signs)
About UCSF
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
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.
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