Medical Assistant - Concierge Medicine - 140123

UC San Diego Health values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you possess the needed licensure and certifications and feel you have most of the qualifications or transferable skills, we encourage you to apply.

About Our Clinic

The Concierge Medicine Primary Care Clinic is a unique Primary Care practice providing patients and their families with prompt access, a customized plan, and special services that are not available in a traditional medical practice. Our innovative Concierge Medicine Primary Care Program provides the most personalized and coordinated medical care using leading-edge medicine and state-of-the-art technology.

Description

Under direct supervision of the clinic manager and the general supervision of the clinic providers and licensed nursing staff, the Medical Assistant performs work which requires specific knowledge and training in patient care duties within business and professions code of the State of California and/or the regulations of The Joint Commission (TJC).

Responsibilities

• Scheduling of patient appointments and associated patient system screens
• Accurate billing
• Environmental care functions
• Equipment/supply management
• Cleaning/disinfecting the environment
• Collecting, preparing, and analyzing specimens and point-of-care tests (POCT)
• Coordinating care and providing instructions to patients with appropriate provider authorization
• Communicating test results
• Calling in prescriptions
• Ensuring accurate documentation in the electronic health record
• Training team members
• Maintaining and calibrating equipment
• Cleaning and stocking exam rooms
• Providing front office support on a routine or backup basis
• Performing other related duties as required

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant training program
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date
• Two (2) years or more of Medical Assistant experience
• Prior Medical Assistant experience, preferably in a large, complex Healthcare system
• Knowledge and training in patient care, environmental care functions, equipment/supply management, and cleaning/disinfecting the environment
• Knowledge of medical terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize demands, and work in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Primary Care/Internal Medicine experience
• Previous experience in an ambulatory setting
• EPIC experience
• Medical terminology training or certification
• Procedural experience: EKGs, familiar with submitting prior authorizations

Special Conditions

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical
• If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable

Pay

Hourly Pay Scale: $25.31 - $31.50 / Hour

Annual Full Pay Range: $56,063 - $74,020 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.85 - $35.45

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday