Medical Assistant II - Neurology - 134596

Payroll TitleMED AST 2DepartmentFACULTY PRACTICE NEUROLOGYHiring Pay Scale$25. 00 - $30. 00 / HourWorksiteLa JollaAppointment TypeCareerAppointment Percent100%UnionEX ContractTotal Openings1Work ScheduleDays, 8 Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday#134596 Medical Assistant II - NeurologyExtended Deadline: Thu 7/31/2025Apply NowUC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 3/4/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 3/13/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. DescriptionUnder direct supervision of the clinic supervisor, department practice specialist lead, and the general supervision of the clinic providers, performs work which requires specific knowledge and training in patient care duties within the Business and Professions Code of the State of California and the regulations of the Joint Commission of the Accreditation of Hospitals (TJC). These duties also include but are not limited to:

all aspects of front office management, appointment scheduling, patient check-in, authorizations, accurate billing, payment processing, supply chain and forms management. Back office duties require equipment management, environmental care functions, cleaning/disinfecting the environment. Requires knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, universal precautions and proper use of body mechanics. Position requires initiative, ability to prioritize demands and ability to work in a team environment.

Position may also require various tasks which may include orthostatic, obtaining weight for non-ambulatory patients using a Golvo lift scale, LP sterile set up, witnessing consent forms, pre-visit planning, per charting, inbasket management, medication Prior Authorizations, ePA, Cover my Meds, filling in patient forms, faxing, scanning documents into Epic, uploading CDS into media. Use electronic medical record software for patient charting, patient screening for medical issues, translation services (Bilingual English/Spanish), chart preparation. Occasionally float to other departments to assistMinimum QualificationsCertified 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) years or more of Medical Assistant experience. Prior Medical Assistant experience, preferably in a large, complex Healthcare system. Requires knowledge of medical terminology, on-line scheduling, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics. Demonstrated ability to take initiatives, prioritize demands and work in a team environment. Preferred QualificationsAt least 3 years recent (within past 6 months) experience as a MA in an ambulatory medical practice.

Prior experience in a neurology or specialty practice Prior experience with EPIC electronic medical record SPECIAL CONDITIONSMust be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Pay Transparency ActAnnual Full Pay Range: $52,847 - $65,772 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)Hourly Equivalent: $25. 31 - $31. 50Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). Apply NowIf 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!Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only.

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