Job Description

Payroll Title:
MED AST 2 PD
Department:
FACULTY PRACTICE CARDIOLOGY
Hiring Pay Scale
$27.62 / Hour
Worksite:
Downtown
Appointment Type:
Per Diem
Appointment Percent:
20%
Union:
EX Contract
Total Openings:
2
Work Schedule:
Days, 10 Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday

#132583 Medical Assistant II Per Diem - Cardiology

Initial Review Date: Wed 11/13/2024

UC 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.

DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision of the clinic manager and the general supervision of the clinic providers and licensed nursing staff, the Medical Assistant performs work which requires specific knowledge and training in patient care duties within business and professions code of the State of California and/or the regulations The Joint Commission (TJC). These duties also include but are not limited to: scheduling of patient appointments, rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, completing medication reconciliation; equipment/supply management; and cleaning/disinfecting the environment. Requires knowledge of medical terminology, on-line scheduling, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics. Position requires initiative, the ability to prioritize demands and the ability to work in a team environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant training program.

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

  • Medical terminology training or certificate.

  • Knowledge and experience in direct patient care and use of EMR.

  • Experience with/knowledge of online scheduling, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics.

  • Demonstrated experienced with ECGs.

  • Knowledge and working practice of TJC requirements.

  • Ability to prioritize demands and work in a team environment. Attention to detail.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bilingual English/Spanish.
  • Cardiology experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

  • Position will float to Cardiology Clinics at SCVC/Jolla and MOS/Hillcrest.
  • 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.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $57,671 - $57,671 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $27.62 - $27.62

Factors 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).


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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