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SHS Medical Assistant Per Diem
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25064945 | .43% Part Time | 8AM - 5PM | $62,452 - $62,452 |
Position Information
The incumbent will assist physicians and professional nursing staff in providing care and treatment of patients. To assist front office staff as needed in patient registration, appointments, and record keeping. To maintain and clean equipment, to keep an inventory of supplies, and be responsible for ordering supplies.
This is a one year, two per diem position posting, with the possibility of extension with the availability of funding at that time. Per Diem Appointments 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.
**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. **
This is a one year, two per diem position posting, with the possibility of extension with the availability of funding at that time. Per Diem Appointments 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.
**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. **
Education
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 2 years of experience workign as a medical assistant | Required |
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge of correct usage and spelling of medical terminology and medical equipment.
Ability to work quickly and accurately and to communicate and interact cooperative with patients and all personnel in facility.
Respect for patients with diverse cultural backgrounds and life-styles; ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Familiarity with universal precautions, handling of biohazardous waste, specimen identification and transport.
Familiarity with the fundamentals of asepsis and sterile technique, basic bacteriology and the relationship of bacteria to infection and disease control.
Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and put patient at ease.
Ability to identify potential risk management concerns and provide options to resolve.
Ability to use good judgment in deciding when to seek clarification and assistance and be able to handle many tasks at once, judging what tasks may take priority.
Ability to safely lift and move 40 lbs; to stand on feet for long periods of time; work alone for periods that may exceed the normal 8 hour work day, with variable break and lunch times. Clinical duties require a reasonable level of manual dexterity and visual and auditory acuity.
Must have 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/podiatrist).
Knowledge of and proficiency in using a PC.
Able to problem solve and mulit-task with ease.
Team player and positive attitude.
Ability to work quickly and accurately and to communicate and interact cooperative with patients and all personnel in facility.
Respect for patients with diverse cultural backgrounds and life-styles; ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Familiarity with universal precautions, handling of biohazardous waste, specimen identification and transport.
Familiarity with the fundamentals of asepsis and sterile technique, basic bacteriology and the relationship of bacteria to infection and disease control.
Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and put patient at ease.
Ability to identify potential risk management concerns and provide options to resolve.
Ability to use good judgment in deciding when to seek clarification and assistance and be able to handle many tasks at once, judging what tasks may take priority.
Ability to safely lift and move 40 lbs; to stand on feet for long periods of time; work alone for periods that may exceed the normal 8 hour work day, with variable break and lunch times. Clinical duties require a reasonable level of manual dexterity and visual and auditory acuity.
Must have 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/podiatrist).
Knowledge of and proficiency in using a PC.
Able to problem solve and mulit-task with ease.
Team player and positive attitude.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiar with the software Point and Click.
Minimum of 2 years experience working as a medical assistant in a student health or urgent care setting.
Minimum of 2 years experience working as a medical assistant in a student health or urgent care setting.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview