Temporary Employment Program
Temporary Employment
80943BR
Job Summary
NOTE: This position has a need for weekend shift availability.
The anticipated duration of this assignment is approximately 3 months.
Under the supervision of the Administrative Nurse, the Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for providing patient care, ensuring positive outcomes and patient satisfaction. Responsibilities include patient check-in, vitalization, collecting information, coordinating clinic flow, assisting with procedures, transporting patients, and maintaining a safe patient care environment. The MA will also participate in quality assurance projects, maintain clinical logs, and assist with scheduling patient appointments.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties:
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
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, Temporary Employment
Bargaining Unit
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)
Employee Class
Temporary Employment
Percentage
100%
Location
Parnassus Heights (SF)
Shift
Days, Weekends, Variable
Shift Length
Variable
Temporary Employment
80943BR
Job Summary
NOTE: This position has a need for weekend shift availability.
The anticipated duration of this assignment is approximately 3 months.
Under the supervision of the Administrative Nurse, the Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for providing patient care, ensuring positive outcomes and patient satisfaction. Responsibilities include patient check-in, vitalization, collecting information, coordinating clinic flow, assisting with procedures, transporting patients, and maintaining a safe patient care environment. The MA will also participate in quality assurance projects, maintain clinical logs, and assist with scheduling patient appointments.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties:
- Perform routine clinical functions such as taking vital signs, documenting chief complaints, and assisting with patient exams and procedures.
- Use interpreting services for patient communication, as needed.
- Complete competencies required for department specialties.
- Obtain and handle specimens for Point of Care Testing (POCT).
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with infection control policies.
- Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy in all communication with patients and staff.
- Notify providers of delays, advocate for patients, and ensure smooth clinic schedules.
- Provide updates to patients in the waiting room when there are significant delays.
- Share important observations with the health team and suggest improvements for clinic operations.
- Maintain clean and well-stocked exam rooms, order supplies, and ensure lab equipment is functional.
- Assist in managing lab results, and coordinate coverage for meal/rest periods.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including wait time studies.
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
- Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience.
- American Heart Association CPR certification.
- One year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting.
- CPT 1 certification and peripheral blood draw experience.
- Experience working with oncology patients.
- Current AHA CPR/BLS certification
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, Temporary Employment
Bargaining Unit
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)
Employee Class
Temporary Employment
Percentage
100%
Location
Parnassus Heights (SF)
Shift
Days, Weekends, Variable
Shift Length
Variable