Medical Assistant II - Oncology - 132818

Under direct supervision of the clinic manager and the general supervision of the clinic providers and licensed nursing staff, performs work that requires specific knowledge and training in patient care duties within the business and professions code of the State of California and/or the regulations of The Joint Commission (TJC).

These may include environmental care functions, equipment/supply management, and cleaning/disinfecting the environment. Requires knowledge of medical terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, sterile technique, procedures, and proper use of body mechanics. The position requires initiative, the ability to prioritize demands, and the ability to work in a team environment.

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certificate of Completion of a Medical Assistant training program.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Two (2+) or more years of experience as a Medical Assistant. Preferably in a large, complex healthcare system.

• Knowledge of online scheduling, universal precautions, and body mechanics.

• Knowledge and training in patient care, environmental care functions, equipment/supply management, and cleaning/disinfecting the environment.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize demands, and work in a team environment.

• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.

• One (1+) or more years of experience in a large, fast-paced outpatient clinic.

• Recent experience in one or multiple areas: Cardiology, Neurology, Head & Neck, Head & Neck Oncology, GI, Urology, Colorectal, Cardiology, Women's Pelvic Medicine and Dermatology, Urgent Care, or Primary Care.

• Medical terminology training or certification.

• Prior experience with Epic.

• Previous back office experience

• 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 and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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