"Medical Assistant 2"

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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Occupational & Environ Health

Your Role on the Team

Under the supervision of physician or clinic supervisor, the medical assistant will perform a variety of tasks for the UCI Center for Occupational Health. Excellent communication skills and customer service skills are essential. Primary MA duties include registering clinic patients, maintaining records, preparing reports, updating patient files and assisting with patient flow during clinic hours. Perform clinical duties including spirometry, audiometry, vision testing; specimen collection; recording patient data; administrating injections, and bronchodilator. Assist with patient billing including maintaining excel Encounter/Billing Log, prepare billing invoices for contractor and insurance patients, prepare and submit deposits. This position provides coverage for the back office and front office/reception which can vary based on clinic needs. Teamwork is valued in this office.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Assistant duties
• Knowledge of insurances
• Data entry ability
• Must comply with JCAHO requirements regarding TB/ABP varies screenings
• Must have Medical Assistant certificate/license
• Ability to obtain patient vital signs.
• Ability to take spirometry readings.
• Vision testing experience
• Immunization protocols
• Ability to prepare patients for resting and treadmill EKGs.
• Active BLS certificate required
• Ability to travel to offsite visits

Preferred:

• Previous clinical support/receptionist experience
• Work Comp experience

Work Location: 19722 MacArthur Blvd, Irvine, CA 92612

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 and benefits.