What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant 2 position at University of California Irvine Health System?
Overview
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.
Occupational & Environ Health
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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
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.
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Employment Misconduct*
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
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