Medical Assistant

TEP-Health Employees

Temporary Employment

86563BR

Job Summary

The anticipated duration of this assignment is 3 months.

Join a thriving community cancer practice within UCSF Health as a Medical Assistant supporting both clinic and infusion areas. Under the supervision of the Administrative Nurse and in collaboration with the Clinical Nursing Staff, you will assist in the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care to patients across multiple Cancer Center ambulatory practices. This position supports the Cancer Services, Ambulatory Services, and Infusion Unit, performing a variety of clinical and administrative functions to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Support

• Collect, validate, and document patient information and vital signs.
• Follow established safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Prepare patients for exams, procedures, and treatments.
• Assist with sterile processing, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing (e.g., AccuChek, EKGs).
• Support nurses and providers in procedures such as laser treatments, TRUS, colposcopy, anoscopy, and IRC.
• Maintain logs (temperature, crash cart, disaster cabinet, etc.) and ensure exam rooms and supplies are fully stocked.
• Perform medication reconciliation and assist with obtaining insurance authorizations.
• Float across Cancer Center Adult Infusion Services as needed.

Patient Care Coordination

• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and front office staff to ensure smooth patient flow and timely communication.
• Maintain professionalism in all patient and telephone interactions in line with UCSF's "Living PRIDE" standards.
• Enter patient data and documentation into the Electronic Health Record (EPIC/APeX).
• Schedule labs, imaging, and other diagnostic testing as ordered by providers.
• Support patient satisfaction by managing delays, providing updates, and assisting with care concerns.

Operations & Maintenance

• Maintain clean and organized exam and procedure rooms.
• Order and restock supplies and equipment as needed.
• Manage biohazard and chemotherapy waste disposal.
• Participate in quality improvement and customer service initiatives.

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

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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

• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations.
• Must meet one of the following:
  • Certificate of training or graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant, CNA, HHA, PCA, dental, or paramedic program or college degree in a related field (community health, infectious disease, public health, or health education) and at least 6 months of relevant experience.
  • OR 2 years of relevant experience as a Medical Assistant in a hospital or medical practice.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Must meet physical requirements of the role.
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an oncology or infusion setting.
• Experience with insurance verification, medical record abstraction, or patient financial services.
• Degree from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Bilingual or multilingual ability (Spanish, Cantonese, or Russian preferred).
• Current State of California Phlebotomy Certification (CPT1).

License/Certification

• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification

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 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.

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

Berkeley, CA

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours