Medical Assistant 2

Who We Are

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.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The UC Irvine Student Health Center is a comprehensive outpatient clinic staffed with licensed primary care physicians, psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers, dentists, physician assistants, registered nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. Medical specialists from various disciplines including dermatology, orthopedics/sports medicine, gynecology, internal medicine, and ENT provide on-site consultation on a regular basis. Student Health also offers basic radiology and clinical laboratory services, insurance consultation, and an on-site pharmacy, making SHC a comprehensive and convenient clinic dedicated to serving students.

Your Role on the Team

Under the direction, guidance and supervision of the Clinic Nurse Supervisor and Clinical Nurse Manager, the Medical Assistant II supports clinicians and health care team members in providing for the needs of patients. The Medical Assistant II performs patient centered, specialty, and nursing department duties and responsibilities as well as acts as a Lead Medical Assistant for an assigned pod/panel or specialty services at the Student Health Center.

What It Takes to be Successful

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.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $$24.27- $$26.79 (Hourly).

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certificate of completion from a certified Medical Assistant (MA) program.
• Certificate of completion for Immunization administration and PPD skin test administration.
• Must possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card and maintained in accordance with the American Heart Association (AHA) standards.
• Minimum 1 year Medical Assistant experience assisting in a women's health procedures like colposcopy, insertion & removal of medical devices (ex. IUD, Nexplanon) and other gynecologic procedures.
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience in primary care or ambulatory care setting.
• Experience serving as a lead for a group of medical assistants.
• Experience with administrative and clerical tasks such as order supplies and equipment, developing reports and tracking logs.
• General knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Must have skill, knowledge, and ability to assist in Women's Health Clinic, general clinic and minor surgical procedures.
• Must have critical understanding of Universal Precautions, sterile techniques and principles of infection control.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have legible handwriting and charting skills.
• Must have basic knowledge of common laboratory tests and ability to collect or assist with the collection of urine clean catch, mid-stream specimen, stool for occult blood and stool for ova and parasites, wet mount, GC, Chlamydia, PAP smear and sputum specimen.
• Must have basic knowledge regarding identification, operation, and maintenance of the following equipment: oxygen administration unit (O2 tank, mask and cannula), autoclave unit, surgical instruments, suction machine and tubing, hyfrecator, EKG unit and liquid nitrogen.
• Must have basic knowledge of common radiology diagnostic tests, i.e., UGI, BE, IVP, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, etc.
• Must have basic knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology, including medical terminology.
• Must have the ability to perform visual acuity tests, color vision tests, audiometry and pulmonary function tests.
• Must possess the skills, knowledge and ability to accurately perform vital signs (BP, TPR), height (Ht), Weight (Wt), and BMI.
• Must have basic knowledge and ability to use medical supplies.
• Must have knowledge and experience in medical records, understand patient confidentiality and standard of care.
• Experience in the use of electronic health records or medical system.
• Must have typing and computer experience with: Word, Excel, Outlook. Ability to write clear, professional emails and secure messages
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal including ability to effectively relay health information to patients.
• Strong commitment to delivering high quality care and outstanding customer services.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Must possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card and maintained in accordance with the American Heart Association (AHA) standards.
• Certificate of completion from a certified Medical Assistant (MA) program.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience Medical Assistant experience assisting in a women's health procedures like colposcopy, insertion & removal of medical devices (ex. IUD, Nexplanon) and other gynecologic procedures.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience Medical Assistant experience in primary care or ambulatory care setting.

• Certified Medical Assistant with American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) valid certification.
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients.
• Knowledge of University, policies, procedures and forms.
• Medical Assistant experience in a college health or university setting.
• Certified Medical Assistant with American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) valid certification.

• This position's schedule is M-F and during traditional work hours, however, weekend or non-traditional work hours may be required for special projects or busy times of the year, or when strict deadlines must be met. In the case of extended hours, this position may be required to work those hours.
• Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan background check, verification and continued monitoring or licensure as it applies to the position, and successful completion of our background review or credentialing process, as appropriate to the position.
• The employee must comply with OSHA, CA/OSHA, and CDC recommendations and requirements regarding vaccination and testing of healthcare employees. This includes, but may not be limited to; current hepatitis B immunizations, annual flu vaccinations, and annual tuberculosis screening. The employee must comply with CDPH and UC COVID-19 Vaccine Policy, by providing proof of Full Vaccination or submitting a request for Exception.
• Per the UC Ethics Briefing, the employee is responsible for reporting any and all potential conflicts of interest to their supervisor in a timely manner.

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

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