Temporary Employment Program
Temporary Employment
80945BR
Job Summary
The anticipated duration of this assignment is approximately 3 months.
The UCSF Medical Genetics Clinic is seeking a Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA) to join our team. Under the direction of the Practice Manager, the GCA will play a vital role in supporting patients, clinicians, and the Medical Genetics team. This position involves care coordination, administrative tasks, and clinical duties, ensuring an efficient and patient-centered environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized, and team-oriented individual who excels in fast-paced settings and is eager to contribute to patient care.
Administrative
Key Responsibilities:
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
009251 HOSP BLANK AST 3
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
Mission Bay (SF)
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Temporary Employment
80945BR
Job Summary
The anticipated duration of this assignment is approximately 3 months.
The UCSF Medical Genetics Clinic is seeking a Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA) to join our team. Under the direction of the Practice Manager, the GCA will play a vital role in supporting patients, clinicians, and the Medical Genetics team. This position involves care coordination, administrative tasks, and clinical duties, ensuring an efficient and patient-centered environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized, and team-oriented individual who excels in fast-paced settings and is eager to contribute to patient care.
Administrative
Key Responsibilities:
- Procure and manage patient medical records.
- Provide phone coverage and route calls appropriately.
- Coordinate and schedule appointments and follow-ups.
- Interview patients to collect medical history and document demographics.
- Assist with routine clinical functions like vital signs, sample collection, and medication reconciliation.
- Update electronic medical records (EMR) and communicate patient wait times.
- Assist in coordinating genetic testing, financial support applications, and liaising with labs.
- Draft patient letters, assist with authorizations, and coordinate with social work teams.
- Participate in improvement initiatives for clinic operations.
- Attend and actively contribute to team meetings.
- Ensure compliance with UCSF policies and provide cross-coverage as needed.
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
- Bachelor’s degree in a biological/health science OR CMA Certification
- Current AHA BLS certification OR must be completed within the first 6 months of hire.
- Experience in Genetics and able to demonstrate knowledge of medical/genetic terminology and concepts.
- Experience as a research coordinator or assistant.
- Experience with EPIC electronic medical record application, File Maker Pro, and any type of pedigree drawing software.
- Leadership/management experience.
- Bi-lingual or multi-lingual capability (Spanish, Cantonese, and Russian).
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
009251 HOSP BLANK AST 3
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
Mission Bay (SF)
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours