Medical Assistant II - Gastroenterology - 139300

Under the direct supervision of the Clinic Manager. This role supports clinic operations and MA Care Assist functions in alignment with the Business and Professions Code of the State of California and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: scheduling patient appointments; managing patient workflows within the electronic health record; supporting accurate billing processes; performing environmental care functions; managing equipment and supplies; and maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment through proper disinfection protocols.

This role also supports patient communication and care coordination through Notable and ECC workflows, including assisting with patient outreach, follow-up coordination, and routing of clinical inquiries in accordance with scope and established protocols.

The position requires working knowledge of medical terminology, scheduling systems, universal precautions, and proper body mechanics. It also requires strong initiative, the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment, and effective teamwork across multidisciplinary teams. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
• Two (2) or more years of Medical Assistant experience, preferably in a large healthcare system.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics.
• Requires initiative, the ability to prioritize demands and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of MS Office Suite, including: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing and be able to articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences.
• Knowledge and training in patient care, environmental care functions, equipment/supply management and cleaning/disinfecting the environment.

• Infusion/oncology experience.
• Experience working in a large healthcare institution.
• Epic experience preferred
• Specialty experience (GI/Hepatology strongly preferred)

• 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.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace