Medical Assistant Jobs

Job Code: 9253

Job Open Date: 8/3/23

Application Review Begins: 8/18/23

Department Code: STHL

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): EX - Patient Care Technical

Employee Class: Career

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classified Indicator Description: PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $24.69/hr. - $29.50/hr.

Full Salary Range: $24.69/hr. - $30.68/hr.
Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.

Work Location: Student Health

Working Days and Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45am-4:30pm (See Other Conditions of Employment)

Benefits Eligibility: Full benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement if applicable: N/A

Special Instructions

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Profile

Student Health is a full service on campus primary healthcare facility for UCSB students. We see students on both an appointment and walk in basis. Our auxiliary services included on-site laboratory, pharmacy, x-ray, lab and physical therapy. Our specialty services include psychiatry and sports medicine. An extensive alcohol and drug program compliments other behavioral health services.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Medical Assistant provides medical and administrative support to the physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurses assisting with exams and procedures, filling out necessary paperwork, taking phone messages, scheduling appointments, assist in Autoclave and Laundry duties, and running errands as needed. #LI-KA1

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification with one of the following agencies: American Association of Medical Assistants (AMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (CCBMA), Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA), Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Note: Applicants without a proper certification will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Injection certified.
• 1-3 years experience as a Medical Assistant in a high volume, fast paced medical practice.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action.
• Mandated reporting requirement of Dependent Adult Abuse
• Scheduling will be reviewed annually and set for the upcoming fiscal year. Weekly schedule may include Thursday evening hours if the need arises.
• Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays.
• To comply with the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season.
• Must successfully complete an pass the background check and credentialing before employment and date of hire.
• Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse

Job Functions/Percentage of Time/Duties

• May perform Prior Authorization, Referrals, Refills, and Change appointment times as needed by the demands of the clinic.
• Assists in providing other computer input as needed.
• Makes appointments and bills for service rendered via the computer system.
• Makes appointments and bills for service rendered via the computer system.
• Answers phone, relaying accurate messages.
• Completes Medical Clearance documents as needed.
• Assists in providing other computer input as needed.
• General Assistance (5%)
  • Acquires necessary skills to maintain the Laundry functions and assists as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic.
• Acquires necessary skills to maintain the Laundry functions and assists as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic.
• Front Office Responsibilities (20%)
  • Makes appointments and bills for service rendered via the computer system.
  • Assists in providing other computer input as needed.
  • Completes Medical Clearance documents as needed.
  • May perform Prior Authorization, Referrals, Refills, and Change appointment times as needed by the demands of the clinic.
  • Answers phone, relaying accurate messages.
  • Answers general questions regarding SHS policies and procedures.
  • Makes appointments and bills for service rendered via the computer system.
  • Assists in providing other computer input as needed.
• Answers general questions regarding SHS policies and procedures.
• Assists Clinicians (75%)

Vaccinations Programs – Including SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19)

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs – With Interim Amendments.*

As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals** must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.).

Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit:

• August 5, 2021 California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Order (Heath Care Worker Vaccine Requirement) https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Order-of-the-State-Public-Health-Officer-Health-Care-Worker-Vaccine-Requirement.aspx
• University of California Policy on Vaccinations – With Interim Amendments https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy
• UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information

• Note: UC will be updating the COVID-19 vaccination policy to systemwide opt-out program (May 25, 2023) https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/2023/05/uc-updating-covid-19-vaccination-policy-to-systemwide-opt-out-program.html

** Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel, Students, or Trainees under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

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