What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant / Patient Care Coordinator (Women's Health) position at University of California, Riverside?
This position performs medical, technical, and administrative support services to contribute to the efficient day-to-day operations providing a positive patient experience. Clinical duties may include escorting patients to exam rooms, taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, assist in procedures, and other duties as directed by physician. Provides administrative support to the providers and interacts with patients by scheduling patient appointments in tandem with the provider availability, interacts with patients in person and on the phone, answers clinic phone, greets patient at check-in, collects patient information, updates/maintains electronic records, insurance verification, handles visit payments, ensures the clinic has needed inventory for operation, and performs clerical tasks. Secure authorizations for incoming and outgoing referrals. This position will be primarily assigned to a work location; but may also float as needed to various UCR Health clinic locations. This position may be required to work different shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The full salary range for the Medical Assistant / Patient Care Coordinator (Women's Health) is $24.18 - $30.08 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. ***Please note the realized minimum pay for this position will be $25 an hour.***
Must demonstrate customer / patient service skills appropriate to the job. Familiarity with universal precautions, handling of bio-hazardous waste, specimen identification and transport. Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients of varying ages and multicultural backgrounds. Understanding of medical terminology. Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload. Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties. Ability to work well in a constantly changing environment. Strong interpersonal skills.
degree
Medical Assistant Diploma.
Required
- experienceExperience working in an environment performing tasks related to front and back office duties related to this position.Preferred
- Flexibility to work at various clinic sites in the inland empire and different work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Travel will be required between clinical sites, administrative offices, campus, and other settings.requiredRequired
Must demonstrate customer / patient service skills appropriate to the job. Familiarity with universal precautions, handling of bio-hazardous waste, specimen identification and transport. Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients of varying ages and multicultural backgrounds. Understanding of medical terminology. Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload. Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties. Ability to work well in a constantly changing environment. Strong interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of medical terminology.Required
Salary : $24 - $30
