Medical Assistant - Endocrinology

Medical Assistant - Endocrinology

Under direction of the supervision of a registered nurse in the assigned department reporting to the Practice Manager, performs a wide variety of patient care activities in support of clinic activity. This includes, rooming patients in-person and virtually; record vital statistics on patients as directed, including height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate and basal metabolic index, and track such measurements, ensuring each patient's privacy. Assist in patient triage processing, preparation and assistance with patient procedures, administering medications, point of care testing including glucose monitoring and HbA1c testing, collecting and preparing laboratory tests and specimens, and patient education.

The successful candidate will have experience working in a fast pace ambulatory specialty setting and have experience managing high volume Epic in-basket messages. Position requires initiative, ability to prioritize critical demands, attention to detail and the ability to work in a team environment, maintain positive relationships with patients, family members, other visitors, and fellow employees. Job standards are to be performed at the expert level. Other related duties as assigned.

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Annual Full Pay Range: $56,063 - $74,020 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.85 - $35.45

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

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• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace