Job Description

UC Title : MED AST

Position Number : 40829908

Reports to : Optometry Supervisor 1

Working Title : Medical Assistant / Admit Worker

Cost Center : GHEI Orange - Ophth Clinic (427264)

Bargaining Unit : AFSCME

FLSA : Nonexempt

Date Created : 8 / 06 / 2021

Job Code : 008908

Hours : 40

Shift : Not Applicable

FTE : 1

Position Summary :

Incumbent works in conjunction with physician in patient rooms to preform non-licensed medical care in an assigned outpatient clinical setting.

Performs clerical functions associated with the operations of a clinical office as necessary.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our :

Compensation practices (https : / / www.hr.uci.edu / partnership / totalrewards / compensation.php) and

Benefits (https : / / careersucirvine.ttcportals.com / pages / benefits).

Salary Range :

Hourly Rate Minimum $23.02 Midpoint $25.84 Maximum $28.65

Required Qualifications :

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Understanding of medical terminology

Ability to work well in a constantly changing environment

Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate of Competency / Recognition in Medical Assisting Clinical / Back Office

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Licenses and Certifications :

Basic Life Support(Required)

Preferred Qualifications :

Outpatient experience

Experience in an Ophthalmology practice

Previous experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting

Flexibility to work variable shifts, including occasional weekends or holidays

Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and / or Vietnamese

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Phlebotomy certification

Conditions of Employment :

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment :

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page : https : / / hr.uci.edu / new-hire / conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement :

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.

edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday Friday from 8 : 30 a.m. 5 : 00 p.m.

Last updated : 2024-05-17