Orthopaedic Medical Assistant

Temporary Employment Program

Temporary Employment

82715BR

Job Summary

This opportunity will be approximately 3 months in duration.

UCSF Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Hospital Assistant II to support our Orthopaedic Institute team. Under the supervision of the Practice Supervisor and Manager, this role assists in patient care within a multi-specialty ambulatory group practice, focusing on positive patient outcomes, performing clinical tasks, and supporting healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Care:

• Conducts clinical procedures: vital signs, pain screening, documentation of medications.
• Prepares exam rooms, assists in patient exams, and conducts medication reconciliation.
• Performs cast application/removal, assists with crutches/canes, and documents all care activities.
• Ensures x-rays are ready and performs lab tasks and specimen handling as directed.

Communication:

• Adheres to UCSF Telephone and House Standards.
• Coordinates with health team members, and assists patients with courtesy and professionalism.
• Actively contributes to clinic/practice improvements and supports collaborative teamwork.

Operations & Maintenance:

• Maintains examination rooms, adheres to infection control protocols, and manages supplies.
• Completes safety checks on medical equipment and maintains a secure work environment.

Additional Duties:

• Assists with administrative duties, including form preparation and cross-training for various clinic functions.
• Covers multiple pods as needed and ensures open communication with staff and patients.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (https://tcs.ucop.edu/non-academic-titles)

Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions.

Required Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant Medical Assisting experience
• Active AHA BLS/CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

TEP

Job Code and Payroll Title

009252 HOSP BLANK AST 2

Job Category

Administrative Support, Clinical Labs

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Temporary Employment

Percentage

100%

Appointment End Date

31-May-2024

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours