What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant – General Medicine position at UCSF Health?
Job Description
Employment Duration: 3 months
Under the supervision of the UCSF Health Nurse Manager and guided by Ambulatory Services
policies and procedures, the Hospital Assistant III assists in the delivery of care to patients at UCSF
Health Stanyan and Hyde Ambulatory Clinics. This role supports primary care or multi-specialty
teamlets and provides backup support to others. The Hospital Assistant III contributes to the patient
experience by optimizing clinic flow, conducting patient outreach, and collaborating with the care
team to support a patient-centered environment. This position performs both clerical and clinical
duties across front and back office functions, including personal care and nursing support
procedures, laboratory tasks, and patient coordination. The role requires flexibility to support
multiple UCSF primary care, general surgery, and multispecialty clinic sites.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications
ABOUT US
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 here .
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Employment Duration: 3 months
Under the supervision of the UCSF Health Nurse Manager and guided by Ambulatory Services
policies and procedures, the Hospital Assistant III assists in the delivery of care to patients at UCSF
Health Stanyan and Hyde Ambulatory Clinics. This role supports primary care or multi-specialty
teamlets and provides backup support to others. The Hospital Assistant III contributes to the patient
experience by optimizing clinic flow, conducting patient outreach, and collaborating with the care
team to support a patient-centered environment. This position performs both clerical and clinical
duties across front and back office functions, including personal care and nursing support
procedures, laboratory tasks, and patient coordination. The role requires flexibility to support
multiple UCSF primary care, general surgery, and multispecialty clinic sites.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine clinical functions including vital signs, screening, and documentation
- Update patient records, carry out orders, schedule follow-ups, and discharge patients
- Coordinate interpreter services and document use
- Administer vaccines after required training and verification
- Assist with exams, procedures, and instrument processing
- Transport patients and monitor clinic flow
- Perform testing, specimen collection, and phlebotomy
- Maintain logs and complete referrals and authorizations
- Support patient communication and comply with safety and infection control policies
- Maintain patient flow, communication, and clinic operations
- Support scheduling, phone management, and electronic systems
- Maintain clean and stocked clinical areas and manage supplies
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical practice
- Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification
- Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Phlebotomy certification (CPT)
- Experience using Epic (APeX) electronic health record system
- Familiarity with immunization schedules and recommendations
- Prior experience in internal medicine, geriatrics, or family medicine
- Experience working in a medical, hospital, or clinic environment
- Fluency in Spanish or Chinese (spoken, read, and written)
- Experience with disease registries, data collection, and basic data analysis
ABOUT US
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 here .
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html