Per Diem Medical Assistant / Patient Care Coordinator (Pediatrics - La Quinta, CA)

University of California Riverside

Job Number: 32142382
Full/Part Time: 20% Part Time
Schedule: Varies 0745 to 1800-8 hour shifts
Salary: $57,462 - $57,462

Position Information
This position performs medical, technical, and administrative support services to contribute to the efficient day-to-day operations, providing a positive patient experience. Clinical duties may include escorting patients to exam rooms, taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, assisting in procedures, and other duties as directed by a physician. Provides administrative support to the providers and interacts with patients by scheduling patient appointments in tandem with the provider availability, interacts with patients in person and on the phone, answers clinic phone, greets patients at check-in, collects patient information, updates/maintains electronic records, insurance verification, handles visit payments, ensures the clinic has needed inventory for operation and performs clerical tasks. Secure authorizations for incoming and outgoing referrals.

This position will be primarily assigned to the La Quinta, CA clinic; but on occasion may also float to various UCR Health clinic locations in an emergent / crisis situation. The clinic staff work staggered shifts between the hours of 0745 and 1800; staff rotate schedules on a regular basis.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Vaccination Program Policy.

Education
Education Requirements

Degree
Requirement Medical Assistant Diploma. Required

Certifications

Certification
Requirement Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Required Current Medical Assistant Certification. Preferred

Conditions

Condition
Requirement In lieu of a MA diploma may have a Certificate of Competency with 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). Required

Experience

Experience
Requirement Experience working in an environment performing tasks related to front and back office duties related to this position. Preferred Experience using standard exam room medical equipment and computers. Preferred Experience working in a pediatrics, primary care, or multi-specialty clinic. Preferred


Minimum Requirements
Special Condition Requirement Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) Required To administer injections or provide venipuncture, must have written evidence of validation for training and competence in medication administration by injecting and skin testing. Required Overtime Required Flexibility to work at various clinic sites in the inland empire and different work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Travel will be required between clinical sites, administrative offices, campus, and other settings. Required


Preferred Qualifications
Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Ability to work well in a constantly changing environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients of varying ages and multicultural backgrounds.
Familiarity with universal precautions, handling of bio-hazardous waste, specimen identification and transport.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Understanding of medical terminology.
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.


Additional Information
Bilingual-English/Spanish.



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