This is a UC San Diego Internal Recruitment open to UCSD and UCSD Health System Staff Only

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 06/17/2019 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 06/20/2019. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

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 The Joint Commission (TJC).

Duties also include but are not limited to: scheduling of patient appointments and associated patient system screens; accurate billing; environmental care functions; equipment/supply management; and cleaning/disinfecting the environment. Requires knowledge of medical terminology, on-line scheduling, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics. Position requires initiative, the ability to prioritize demands and the ability to work in a team environment.

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant training program.

• BART or BLS/CPR at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.

• Two years of experience minimum as a Medical Assistant in an acute care facility or Ob/Gyn.

• Demonstrated medical terminology training or certificate.

• Must be able to work overtime as required.

• Must be able to work various hours, rotating weekends, and locations based on business needs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.