Hospital Blank Assistant III
Job Summary
Under supervision of the Administrative Nurse, guided by policies and procedures of Radiation Oncology, and in collaboration with the Clinical Nursing Staff, the Hospital Assistant III assists in the delivery of care to patients in Radiation Oncology.
This position performs Medical Assistant duties, is trained to assist with complex medical procedures, and also provides reception desk coverage. Work includes a variety of personal care and nursing related procedures assuring positive care outcomes. Performs assigned patient care and procedure assistance duties in support of the specialty care services provided to patients. The incumbent is required to learn and be able to assist in Radiation Oncology specialty practices. Applies knowledge of sterile processing techniques to help set up and assist complex medical procedures, including but not limited to OR type HDR procedure room for prostate patients under sedation and Gamma knife patients. Additional tasks include but are not limited to rooming patients; taking/recording vital signs; documenting medications and other health information; assisting patients; managing supplies; maintaining or cleaning logs/equipment; assisting the nurses as delegated; communicating with patients and other staff. Less common tasks may include working at reception area during breaks, filing, scheduling patients, and a variety of other duties. Work will be done under supervision of the Administrative Nurse, Charge Nurse or other delegate, guided by policies and procedures of the Medical Center, and in collaboration with the Clinical Nursing Staff. The Hospital Assistant III will assist in the delivery of care to patients and families primarily in Radiation Oncology. Scheduling, authorizations, both front and back-end office work is involved in this position. The Hospital Assistant III is required to adhere to the Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the Medical Center. The position may occasionally require floating to another Radiation Oncology location covering an absence. Scheduled work hours with staggered start times may vary slightly from 7AM to 6PM.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $32.86 - $41.01 (Hourly Rate).
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Required Qualifications
* Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
* Recent MA experience within the last year.
* Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
* Current American Heart Association CPR Certification
* Ability to communicate effectively, both directly and over the phone.
* Able to meet physical requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
* Degree from accredited medical assisting school.
* Experience with insurance verification, medical record data abstraction, medical assisting, or patient financial services strongly preferred.
* Bi-lingual or multi-lingual capability (Spanish, Cantonese, Russian) strongly preferred.
License/Certification
* Current American Heart Association CPR Certification
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Job Code and Payroll Title
009251 HOSP BLANK AST 3
Job Category
Administrative Support
Bargaining Unit
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Additional Shift Details
Monday - Friday
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Dec 28, 2024