Medical Assistant/Admit Worker - Irvine GHEI Ophthalmology - FT Days

About the Organization

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals, and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County’s only academic health system, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department, and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County, and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research, and medical education.

About the Role

Incumbent works in conjunction with a physician in patient rooms to perform non-licensed medical care in an assigned outpatient clinical setting. Performs clerical functions associated with the operations of a clinical office as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-licensed medical care in an outpatient clinical setting under physician supervision.
• Handle clerical functions necessary for the operations of a clinical office.

Requirements

• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate of Competency/Recognition in Medical Assisting (Clinical/Back Office).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work well in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting.
• Phlebotomy certification.
• Outpatient experience.
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures, and forms.
• Flexibility to work variable shifts, including occasional weekends or holidays.
• Experience in an Ophthalmology practice.
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese.

Benefits

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include:

• Medical insurance.
• Sick and vacation time.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Access to a number of discounts and perks.