Medical Assistant II - Hillcrest Cancer Center - MOP135127

Join Our Team at the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion, scheduled to open July 2025!

Are you a healthcare professional passionate about providing exceptional care and advancing medical excellence? The McGrath Outpatient Pavilion is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and help shape the future of outpatient care in our community.

About the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion: Located in Hillcrest, the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion is a state-of-the-art, 250,000-square-foot medical facility designed to meet the growing healthcare needs of our region. Spanning six floors, this advanced facility is home to key clinical programs and offers specialized diagnostic, treatment, and surgical services. With a strong emphasis on cancer care, we are committed to delivering world-class medical services in a patient-centered environment.

Under direct supervision of the clinic manager and the general supervision of the clinic providers and licensed nursing staff, performs work which requires specific knowledge and training in patient care duties within the business and professions code of the State of California and/or the regulations The Joint Commission (TJC).

These duties also include but are not limited to: scheduling of patient appointments and associated patient system screens, accurate billing, environmental care functions, equipment/supply management, and cleaning/disinfecting the environment. Requires knowledge of medical terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics. The position requires initiative, the ability to prioritize demands, and the ability to work in a team environment. Other related duties as assigned.

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant training program.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.

• Previous experience and knowledge in direct patient care and use of EMR.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics.

• Demonstrated ability to take the initiative, prioritize demands and work in a team environment.

• Must have excellent communication skills.

• Two (2+) or more years of experience working as a Medical Assistant.

• Infusion or oncology experience.

• Epic.

• Bilingual: English/Spanish.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Required to float to other cancer department locations, including clinic or infusion sites at Moores Cancer Center, Koman Outpatient Pavilion, Encinitas, Vista, Rancho Bernardo or within McGrath Outpatient Pavilion.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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