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University of California Santa Cruz

Medical Assistant

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A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.

$48,698 / year median in California

+15% projected growth

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Job Details University of California Santa Cruz Medical Assistant Apply for this job
Position Number:
683021
Location:
Santa Cruz, CA
Position Type:
University of California, Santa Cruz Medical Assistant Student Health Services JOB #: 1505988 FULL TIME;
PARTIAL YEAR CAREER
Minimum Starting Salary:
$19.61/hourly. A partial-year career appointment is established to accommodate foreseeable seasonal fluctuations in staffing, operational, or other needs and contains regularly scheduled furlough periods during which the incumbent remains an employee and retains health benefits, but is not at work. UCSC strives to embrace diversity in all its forms; it strives to be an inclusive community that fosters an open, enlightened & productive environment. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Clinical Operations Coordinator for Radiology and Clinical Support Services, the Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of patient care support services. The job requires the ability to work with a variety of clinicians with different styles and requirements. The ability to be flexible, maintain a professional demeanor, work closely with many people, and multi-task are critical components. In a fast paced environment with many direct patient care duties as well as clerical duties, attention to detail is essential. Working with ill students and concerned parents requires empathy and understanding. Patient confidentiality in all verbal and written communications is paramount. The critical thinking ability to recognize and respond to emergencies is required.
The Medical Assistant will:
Effectively perform multiple tasks such as simultaneously supporting several clinicians, monitoring patients, and managing phones and paperwork Utilize tact, discretion and confidentiality in all communications with staff, students, families, and outside medical services Identify self by name and title in all communication Appropriately refer issues beyond scope of practice to clinical or supervisory personnel Communicate issues of concern from patient or family to clinician Maintain current CPR card and be able to recognize and respond to an emergency as appropriate per facility policy and training. This position requires a current Medical Assistant (MA) certification recognized by the Medical Board of California. All applicants selected for interview will be required to produce a copy of the MA certification from one of these certifying agencies: the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCBMA), the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), or the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Qualifications include:
Graduation from Medical Assisting program and/or equivalent training and experience Knowledge of medical office procedures and equipment Knowledge of medical terminology Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies within the Medical Assistant scope of practice Experience in administering injections Position is open until filled;
Initial Review Date:
10-15-2015 APPLICANTS
ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS
View full job description and access on-line application: https://jobs.ucsc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=68478 To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit they must be submitted electronically via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site (http://jobs.ucsc.edu ) on or before the initial review date. Computers are available at the UCSC Staff Human Resources office located at 1201 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz. For further information or to request disability accommodation call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service 800-735-2922. The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.