Medical Assistant 2 (MA) -Ambulatory Services

UC Davis Health · Sacramento, CA · 3 days ago

Healthcare$29.56–$36.69/hrFull-time

About the role

Medical Assistants provide non-licensed medical support to medical care providers in an outpatient setting. They room patients; set up equipment and instruments; independently perform, and/or assist providers with performing, exams and procedures, including administering injections; with proper provider authorization, provide instructions, training and advice to patients; call in prescriptions; clean and calibrate equipment; clean and stock exam rooms; and provide proper documentation in patient chart. MAs may also provide front office services on a routine or back-up basis.

Responsibilities

70% - Patient Care
10% - Documentation and Record Keeping
5% - Coordinating Medical Care
5% - Computer System Operations
5% - Department/Clinic Coordination
5% - Specialized Clinic/Department Support

Requirements

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position.
American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
Certificate of Completion from a Medical Assistant training program.
Minimum of two (2) years Medical Assistant experience.
Ability to pass the safe to practice pharmacology exam.
Ability to utilize relevant medical terminology.
Ability to effectively communicate and provide excellent customer service to the target audience.
Ability to demonstrate commitment to excellence in patient care as prescribed by relationship-based care practices.
Ability to demonstrate accountability and professionalism.
Ability to support performance improvement and evidence-based practice within the scope of practice.
Basic understanding of technology as it pertains to federal regulations to patient privacy.
Ability to support unit leadership with additional task as assigned.
Ability to stay organized and complete job duties.
Ability to anticipate unit needs and independently follow through to ensure they are thoroughly met.
Ability to interact and maintain communications with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Experience using electronic medical records system.
Experience with closing care gaps and population health patient outreach.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Skills

Experience using electronic medical records system.
Experience with closing care gaps and population health patient outreach.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals.

Pay

Salary or Pay Range: $29.56 - $36.69
Salary Frequency: Hourly
Salary Grade: 183
UC Job Title: MED AST 2
UC Job Code: 008994
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Staff: Career
Percentage of Time: 100%
Shift (Work Schedule): Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Location: UCDHAS Building (HSP165) – Rancho Cordova, CA
Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule

This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Physical Demands

Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Squinting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Mental Demands
Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Special Requirements

Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position.

Background Check

This position is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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