Medical Assistant - General Medicine

Medical Assistant

• General Medicine University of California
• San Francisco 31.11
• 38.

84 United States, California, San Francisco 654 Minnesota Street (Show on map) May 28, 2026

Employment Duration:

3 months Under the supervision of the UCSF Health Nurse Manager and guided by Ambulatory Services policies and procedures, the Hospital Assistant III assists in the delivery of care to patients at UCSF Health Stanyan and Hyde Ambulatory Clinics. This role supports primary care or multi-specialty teamlets and provides backup support to others. The Hospital Assistant III contributes to the patient experience by optimizing clinic flow, conducting patient outreach, and collaborating with the care team to support a patient-centered environment. This position performs both clerical and clinical duties across front and back office functions, including personal care and nursing support procedures, laboratory tasks, and patient coordination. The role requires flexibility to support multiple UCSF primary care, general surgery, and multispecialty clinic sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform routine clinical functions including vital signs, screening, and documentation Update patient records, carry out orders, schedule follow-ups, and discharge patients Coordinate interpreter services and document use Administer vaccines after required training and verification Assist with exams, procedures, and instrument processing Transport patients and monitor clinic flow Perform testing, specimen collection, and phlebotomy Maintain logs and complete referrals and authorizations Support patient communication and comply with safety and infection control policies Maintain patient flow, communication, and clinic operations Support scheduling, phone management, and electronic systems Maintain clean and stocked clinical areas and manage supplies Required Qualifications Minimum of one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical practice Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification Preferred Qualifications Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program or an equivalent combination of training and experience Phlebotomy certification (CPT) Experience using Epic (APeX) electronic health record system Familiarity with immunization schedules and recommendations Prior experience in internal medicine, geriatrics, or family medicine Experience working in a medical, hospital, or clinic environment Fluency in Spanish or Chinese (spoken, read, and written) Experience with disease registries, data collection, and basic data analysis 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 here. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Salary Information The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Required Qualifications Minimum of one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical practice Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification Preferred Qualifications Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program or an equivalent combination of training and experience Phlebotomy certification (CPT) Experience using Epic (APeX) electronic health record system Familiarity with immunization schedules and recommendations Prior experience in internal medicine, geriatrics, or family medicine Experience working in a medical, hospital, or clinic environment Fluency in Spanish or Chinese (spoken, read, and written) Experience with disease registries, data collection, and basic data analysis