Medical Assistant
Position Information
To assist physicians and professional nursing staff in providing care and treatment of patients. Assist front office staff as needed in patient registration, appointments, and record keeping.
To maintain and clean equipment, keep an inventory of supplies, and be responsible for ordering supplies.
The budgeted hourly range for the Medical Assistant is $23.57 to $29.27. We base placement within these ranges on the individual's qualifications as they relate to this position.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy.
All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and / or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline.
For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment.
Education
Certifications
Certification Requirement BLS Certification Required Medical Assistant Diploma / Certification Required
Conditions
Condition Requirement Must have written evidence to validate training and competency as a medical assistant (i.e., certification of completion of a medical assistant training program, or a letter from supervising physician / podiatrist). Required
Experience
Experience Requirement Minimum of 2 years experience working as a medical assistant in a student health center setting. Preferred
Special Conditions
Special Condition Requirement Overtime Required
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge of correct usage and spelling of medical terminology and medical equipment.
Ability to work quickly and accurately and to communicate and interact cooperative with patients and all personnel in facility.
Respect for patients with diverse cultural backgrounds and life-styles; ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Familiarity with universal precautions, handling of biohazardous waste, specimen identification and transport.
Familiarity with the fundamentals of asepsis and sterile technique, basic bacteriology and the relationship of bacteria to infection and disease control.
Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and put patient at ease.
Ability to identify potential risk management concerns and provide options to resolve.
Ability to use good judgment in deciding when to seek clarification and assistance and be able to handle many tasks at once, judging what tasks may take priority.
Ability to safely lift and move 40 lbs; to stand on feet for long periods of time; work alone for periods that may exceed the normal 8 hour work day, with variable break and lunch times.
Clinical duties require a reasonable level of manual dexterity and visual and auditory acuity.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of and proficiency in using a PC.
Able to problem solve and mulit-task with ease.
Team player and positive attitude.
Proficiency on 10 line telephone system.
Familiar with the software Point and Click.