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Medical Assistant 2 - Internal Medicine - Military Veterans

at HERC- Upper MidWest

Medical Assistant 2 - Internal Medicine

Job Summary

Medical Assistants provide non-licensed medical support to medical care providers in an outpatient setting. Incumbents room patents; set up equipment and instruments; independently perform, and/or assist providers with performing, exams and procedures, including administering injections; with proper provider authorization, provide instructions, training and advice to patients; call in prescriptions; clean and calibrate equipment; clean and stock exam rooms; and provide proper documentation in patient chart. Incumbents may also provide front office services on a routine or back-up basis.
Positions at this level provide the full range of duties described above. Incumbents may also have the following duties:
1. Provide one or more front office services on a regular basis and routine and/or
2. Serve as lead to a group of medical assistants
Must travel to clinic locations as needed.

Apply By Date

January 16, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

  • Minimum of two (2) years Medical Assistant experience.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR.
  • To administer injections, must have written evidence of validation for training and competency in medication administration by injection and skin testing.
  • Must have Certificate of Completion from a Medical Assistant training program.
  • Ability to utilize relevant medical terminology.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and provide excellent customer service to the target audience.
  • Ability to demonstrate commitment to excellence in patient care as prescribed by relationship-based care practices.
  • Ability to demonstrate accountability and professionalism.
  • Ability to support performance improvement and evidence-based practice within the scope of practice.
  • Basic understanding of technology as it pertains to federal regulations to patient privacy.
  • Ability to support unit leadership with additional task as assigned.
  • Ability to stay organized and complete job duties.
  • Ability to anticipate unit needs and independently follow through to ensure they are thoroughly met.
  • Ability to interact and maintain communications with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications
  • One year working knowledge of EPIC EHR
  • One year working knowledge of Front and Back Office within a Primary Care or Cancer Center setting
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Experience using electronic medical records system.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.

Key Responsibilities
  • 70% - Patient Care
  • 10% - Documentation and Record Keeping
  • 5% - Coordinating Medical Care
  • 5% - Computer System Operations
  • 5% - Department/Clinic Coordination
  • 5% - Specialized Clinic/Department Support
  • 0% - Location / Hours

Department Overview

Medical Assistants at the Rancho Cordova Clinic primarily engage in direct patient care activities throughout their day. These responsibilities include taking patient vital signs, preparing patients for examination, administering vaccines, assisting with medical procedures, managing clinical communications, and organizing patient documentation for provider review. The Medical Assistant II role additionally supports clinical referrals for Specialty Services and Primary Care and fills in for our Front Office team as needed. Our clinic emphasizes quality objectives and strives to close preventative care gaps to promote the health and well-being of our patients.

Department Specific Job Scope

The UCDH Rancho Cordova Clinic is committed to enhancing access to patient-centered medical care. Our team collaborates effectively to achieve our objectives and celebrates our accomplishments together. We engage in various activities to ensure that our staff remains motivated and values their time at work. The MAII will serve as a valuable support resource for both front and back office tasks, including referral coordination. This role requires a keen attention to detail, relevant training, and the ability to adapt responsibilities in accordance with operational needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in infusion, cancer center and/or referral coordination efforts.

Focusing significantly on preventive care and the management of chronic conditions, the Rancho Cordova Clinic provides a range of services, including Family Medicine, Infusion Services, Endocrinology, Breast Health, Behavioral Health, Diabetes Education, Laboratory, and X-Ray services. The clinic accommodates approximately 18,000 patient appointments annually.

We are equipped with one procedure room and offer point-of-care testing for rapid detection and diagnosis. Currently, our team comprises six physicians and two Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care.

POSITION INFORMATION
  • Salary or Pay Range: $28.15 - $34.94
  • Salary Frequency: Hourly
  • Salary Grade: 183
  • UC Job Title: MED AST 2
  • UC Job Code: 008994
  • Number of Positions: 1
  • Appointment Type: Staff: Career
  • Percentage of Time: 100%
  • Shift Hours: 9:00a-6:00p
  • Location: UCDMG Rancho Cordova (PCN132) - Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
  • Benefits Eligible: Yes
  • This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page .

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

  • High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
  • UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
  • Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
  • Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
  • On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
  • Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
  • Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
  • UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

    Physical Demands
    • Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
    • Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
    • Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
    • Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
    • Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
    • Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
    • Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
    • Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
    • Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
    • Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
    • Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
    • Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
    • Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
    • Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
    • Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

    Environmental Demands
    • Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
    • Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
    • Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

    Mental Demands
    • Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
    • Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
    • Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
    • Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
    • Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
    • Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
    • Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
    • Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

    Work Environment

    UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

    Must be willing to work variable days (including weekends), hours and locations as required to meet business needs of the practice. References reflect an overall meet or exceeds.

    Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
    • This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
    • This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

    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.

    Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

    At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected . The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

    For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

    For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

    Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don't meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere

    To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks

    To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucdmed/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRSHRAMFL.HRSCGSEARCHFL.GBL?Page=HRSAPPJBPSTFL&JobOpeningId=75307&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=5〈uageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant

    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination policy.

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