"Per Diem Medical Assistant / Patient Care Coordinator"

Per Diem Medical Assistant / Patient Care Coordinator

University of California Riverside

Job Number: 32146559
Full/Part Time: 20% Part Time
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Salary: $57,462 - $57,462

Position Information

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, assisting in procedures, and other duties as directed by a 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 patients 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.

This position will be primarily assigned to the Riverside, CA clinic; but on occasion may also float as needed to various UCR Health clinic locations. Please Note: Per diem appointees may be scheduled on a pre-scheduled basis or as needed on a day-to-day basis or called off from a pre-established schedule as determined by the University and clinical operation 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 condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Vaccination Program Policy.

Education Requirements

Degree Requirement: Medical Assistant Diploma. Required

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Required
Current Medical Assistant Certification. Preferred

Conditions

In lieu of a MA diploma may have a Certificate of Competency with written evidence to validate training and competency as a medical assistant (i.e., certification of completion of a medical assistant training program, or a letter from supervising physician). Required

Experience

Experience working in an environment performing tasks related to front and back office duties related to this position. Preferred
Experience using standard exam room medical equipment and computers. Preferred
Experience working in a women's health, primary care, or multi-specialty clinic. Preferred

Minimum Requirements

Special Condition Requirement:
Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) Required
To administer injections or provide venipuncture, must have written evidence of validation for training and competence in medication administration by injecting and skin testing. Required
Overtime Required
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. Required

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with universal precautions, handling of bio-hazardous waste, specimen identification and transport.
Understanding of medical terminology.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
Ability to work well in a constantly changing environment.
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients of varying ages and multicultural backgrounds.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.

Additional Information

Bilingual-English/Spanish.

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