Medical Assistant

Temporary Employment Program

Temporary Employment

83142BR

Job Summary

Department: Radiation Oncology

This role is approximately 2 months in duration

The Hospital Blank Assistant III plays a vital role in supporting Radiation Oncology's clinical team in delivering patient care. Working under the supervision of the Administrative Nurse and in collaboration with clinical staff, this position is responsible for assisting with medical procedures, patient care, and reception duties. The role requires expertise in sterile techniques, patient management, and handling complex medical procedures like OR-type HDR procedures and Gamma knife treatments.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Support:

• Assist nurses and providers with complex procedures, ensuring sterile techniques are followed.
• Perform routine clinical tasks: recording vital signs, updating medication lists, and preparing patients for exams.
• Support sterile processing, including maintaining logs and handling equipment.
• Transport patients, monitor clinic flow, and assist with front desk duties.
• Schedule appointments, obtain authorizations, and perform administrative tasks as needed.

Communication:

• Maintain clear communication with the medical team, notifying providers of patient delays.
• Utilize electronic health records (EHR) for documentation and scheduling.
• Ensure professional and courteous interactions with patients and staff, adhering to UCSF's PRIDE values.

Operations Maintenance:

• Ensure exam rooms and medical equipment are properly stocked, cleaned, and maintained.
• Follow infection control procedures and assist in Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Provide coverage at the reception desk as needed, handling patient scheduling and authorizations.

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

To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (https://tcs.ucop.edu/non-academic-titles)

Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

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

Department Description

UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions.

Required Qualifications

• Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program.
• Recent MA experience within the last year.
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree from accredited medical assisting school.
• Experience with insurance verification, medical record data abstraction, medical assisting, or patient financial services strongly preferred.
• Bi-lingual or multi-lingual capability (Spanish, Cantonese, Russian) strongly preferred.

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 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

TEP

Job Code and Payroll Title

009251 HOSP BLANK AST 3

Job Category

Allied Health, Clinical Labs, Temporary Employment

Bargaining Unit

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

Employee Class

Temporary Employment

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours