CRH Assistant 2

OBGYN& RS - REI/CRH

Full Time

83080BR

Job Summary

The Center for Reproductive Health (CRH) Assistant II is responsible for assisting a variety of tasks within the Embryology and Andrology lab with shipping and receiving of specimens, accessioning, and storing tissue samples, handling administrative cases, and discarding tissue samples. This individual will assist in identifying workflow challenges and processes and proposing new solutions to improve the support systems of the lab. The individual must be flexible and adept at juggling multiple tasks with competing priorities. The individual must be detail oriented, have good people skills and be thorough and able to proactively communicate issues or problems. A high degree of attention to detail and organization are necessary to ensure compliance and safety so the lab can deliver the clinical services in a timely manner. Must be able to work in a team environment and be comfortable with anatomically correct language.

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 $29.63 - $36.99 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences (Ob/Gyn & RS) is a major academic Department in the School of Medicine (SOM), engaged in clinical, research, and training activities at the Parnassus, Mt. Zion and San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) campuses, as well as satellite locations throughout the Bay Area, with an annual operating budget of $139 million and the new Betty Irene Moore Women's Hospital at Mission Bay. The Department has 102 full-time faculty, 136 other academic appointees, 39 post-doctoral fellows, 20 clinical fellows, 36 residents, 136 voluntary clinical faculty, and 266 staff. The mission of the UCSF Department of OBGYN & Reproductive Sciences is to improve the lives and health of all women through excellence, innovation and leadership in Patient Care, Scientific Discovery, Education, Advocacy. "Leading the way in women's health."

The Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) Division and the REI Research Group (REIRG), within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, conducts clinical research relating to all aspects of fertility and reproduction, including specific disorders, such as menopause, infertility, endometrial dysfunction, and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and two years of appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Ability to understand the complexities within the department.
• Thorough knowledge in administrative procedures and processes including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills, active listening, critical thinking, multi-task, and time management skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Requires interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to other nonexempt personnel.
• Computer software skills; competency with MS Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
• Detail oriented and has an organized approach to their assigned work process. Ability to train and lead CRH Assistant 1 and Student Intern when needed
• Prior clinical or research lab experience; knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities and perform well under pressure to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fertility including medical terminology, general workflow, laboratory concepts and knowledge of specimen handling.
• Working knowledge of electronic medial records system such as APeX, EPIC, IDEAS or any other related medical database.
• Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPAA regulations, following the UCSF mission statement and purpose for research, and a clear understanding of policies and procedures on patient safety and confidentiality (electronic and hard copy medical records, patient charts, communication, etc.); knowledge of medical terminology, research policies and guidelines, guidelines for packing/shipping infectious substances, database building/analysis, and data management within some of the following: Access, Stata, SASS/ SPSS, and Teleform programming platforms.
• Experience applying the following regulations and guidelines:
  • Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Health Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • The Protection of Human Research Subjects
  • Effective Cash Handling Procedures
  • Environmental Health and Safety Training
  • Fire Safety Training

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009252 HOSP BLANK AST 2

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days, Weekends

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday/standard business hours, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with occasional weekend