Medical Assistant/Admit Worker - SSIHI Clinic - FT Days

Job TitleMedical AssistantJob DescriptionUCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:Incumbent performs non-licensed medical care in the outpatient clinical setting. Performs clerical functions associated with the operations of a clinical office as necessary.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Understanding of medical terminologyMust possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned dutiesMust demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the jobMedical Assistant Diploma or Certificate of Competency / Recognition in Medical Assisting Clinical / Back OfficeExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishBLS certification upon hireAbility to work well in a constantly changing environmentAbility to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workloadAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health SystemAbility to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgroundsPreferred Qualifications:Previous experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care settingPhlebotomy certificationOutpatient experienceKnowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and formsFlexibility to work variable shifts, including occasional weekends or holidaysBilingual skill in Spanish or Vietnamese or ChineseTotal RewardsWe offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.Conditions of Employment:The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:Background Check and Live ScanEmployment Misconduct*Legal Right to Work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug Free Environment*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ActE-VerifyPre-Placement Health EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: Statement:The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at View email address on click.appcast.io or at View phone number on click.appcast.io, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.