Temporary Employment Program

Temporary Employment

77860BR

Job Summary

This is a 4-month appointment that will begin with required participation in the MA Academy didactic learning/rotation program; after successfully completing the MA Academy you may be eligible to be considered for other MA career opportunities with UCSF. The clinic/site locations with career position vacancies will vary with each program cycle.

Under general supervision of the Director of Ambulatory Strategic Initiatives and site rotation leadership, guided by the policies and procedures of UCSF Medical Center, Ambulatory Services, the Medical Assistant Trainee is responsible for the efficient organization and operation of all technical functions of the practice to which he/she/they are assigned. This assignment may vary from day to day and requires an individual to be flexible and well-trained. The primary responsibility of the Hospital Assistant is patient care.

The Medical Assistant Trainee:

• Acts within the scope of practice a Medical Assistant and carries out other clinical and administrative functions as directed by the Administration of the Department for any of the assigned Clinical Services.
• Performs routine clinical functions, including but not limited to patient rooming, vital signs, pain screening, height, weight, and documentation of chief complaint.
• Assists nurses, providers, and patients in preparation for exam and/or procedures.
• Covers APeX in baskets and phone messages.
• Monitors the clinical areas of the practice for patient and staff safety and flow.
• Obtains specimens and performs simple Point of Care Testing (POCT) as directed.
• Performs QA/QC on CLIA waived tests.
• Participates in updating mandatory logs (i.e., temperature log, disaster cabinet, temperature logs, etc.)
• Assists providers in writing and sending out patient communications.
• Cleans and maintains the equipment used by the practice.
• Stocks supplies daily and maintains the order of each day's assigned areas.
• Maintains an orderly and professional appearance in all the clinic areas of the Department.
• Actively pursues and attends continuing educational opportunities to ensure current knowledge in the ever-evolving role of the Medical Assistant.
• Performs all activities in an accurate and timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned

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

• Flexibility to orient and work and all UCSF Medical Center locations
• Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Willingness to learn new computer programs as need to sustain practice operations.
• Possesses the ability to work with intermittent standing and sitting for 8-9 hours/day.
• Good communication and organizational skills, professionalism, and motivation.
• Under the direction of the Supervisor/Manager, actively works toward TJC compliance.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPT1 - Phlebotomy certificate

About UCSF

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

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

009253 HOSP BLANK AST 1

Job Category

Allied Health, Clinical Labs, Support Services, 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), Mount Zion (SF), Parnassus Heights (SF), Various Work Sites

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours