(MA) Medical Assistant - Women's Health Clinic - 131015

Payroll Title:
MED AST 2 Department:
FAC PRAC REPRO MEDICINE Hiring Pay Scale
$24.10 - $30.00 / Hour Worksite:
La Jolla Ambulatory Clinics Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
90% Union:
EX Contract Total Openings:
2 Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hour shifts, Monday - Friday

#131015 (MA) Medical Assistant - Women's Health Clinic
Extended Deadline: Mon 9/23/2024
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DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision of the clinic manager and the general supervision of the clinic providers, performs work which requires specific knowledge and training in patient care duties within the Business and Professions Code of the State of California and the regulations of the Joint Commission of the Accreditation of Hospitals (TJC).

These duties also include but are not limited to: all aspects of front office management, appointment scheduling, patient check-in, authorizations, accurate billing, payment processing, supply and forms management. Back office duties require equipment management, environmental care functions, cleaning/disinfecting the environment. Requires knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, universal precautions and proper use of body mechanics. Position requires initiative, ability to prioritize demands and ability to work in a team environment.

Will provide non-licensed medical support to medical care providers in an outpatient setting. Incumbents room patients; set up equipment and instruments, maintaining sterile technique as required; independently perform and/or assist providers with performing exams and procedures, including administering injections: collect, prepare and analyze specimens, including performing venipuncture; with proper provider authorization, provide instructions, training, test results and advice to patients; call in prescriptions; sterilize instruments; clean and calibrate equipment; clean and stock exam rooms; and provide proper documentation in patient chart. May also provide front office services on a routine or back-up basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 six (6) months of hire date.
• Previous experience in a medical setting.
• Knowledge of computer operations with IDX skills, Outlook, Work processing, Microsoft Word, and Excel skills.
• Medical terminology certificate and/or training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a Medical Assistant in Women's Health.
• Proficient in Ob/Gyn terminology.
• Experienced with Electronic Medical Record Systems (i.e. EPIC).
• Ability to multitask between front desk and back-office duties.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $50,321 - $62,640 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $24.10 - $30.00

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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