UC San Diego Health
(MA) Per Diem Medical Assistant - 136664
UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
(MA) Per Diem Medical Assistant - 136664
Apply to join UC San Diego Health as a Per Diem Medical Assistant.
Key Information
Payroll Title: MED AST 2 PD
Department: Student Health Services
Pay Scale: $29.00 / Hour
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day, 20% per diem
Total Openings: 2
Filing Deadline: Tue 10/28/2025
Description The Student Health and Well-being cluster of UC San Diego provides integrated clinical services to over 42,000 students. As a Medical Assistant in Student Health Services, you will greet and assist patients in a large multi‑physician clinical practice, verify eligibility, check‑in, schedule appointments, record vital signs, administer injections, perform TB skin testing, and support clinic operations including COVID vaccine and test site as needed.
Responsibilities
Greet and assist patients in a large multi‑physician clinical practice.
Verify eligibility, check‑in, and guide patients in accessing services at Student Health Service.
Measure vital signs, visual acuity, height, and weight as required.
Schedule appointments via computer and arrange referrals.
Answer phones, inform patients of test results, and provide health education on commonly ordered lab tests and procedures.
Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses with diagnostic procedures and administer injections and perform TB skin testing, ear lavage, and electrocardiograms as requested.
Record patient data in charts, clean and stock patient care areas, and sterilize instruments.
Assist in other areas of the clinic, including COVID vaccine and test site operations as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Medical Assistant Certification.
Current certification in basic CPR.
Proficiency at performing basic medical/technical procedures, i.e., vital signs, crutch‑fitting, instrument sterilization, administer injections and PPD skin tests, perform ear lavage and electrocardiograms.
Knowledge of medical terminology and basic medical equipment.
Skill to write/record patient data legibly, completely, and accurately.
Knowledge and meticulous use of sterile technique.
Knowledge and practice of body substance isolation techniques.
Skill to provide health education re: commonly ordered lab tests and/or procedures; common cold prevention and treatment, blood pressure norms and factors that influence blood pressure.
Ability to orally communicate information clearly in English in a warm and helpful manner, in person and by telephone.
Ability to work under pressure calmly and efficiently, coping with variable workloads, and a variety of health care providers.
Demonstrated flexibility to work in different areas with changing tasks and priorities, as well as interruptions.
Skill to coordinate and prioritize many diverse activities and requests.
Operating knowledge of computer scheduling, information retrieval, and data entry.
Skill to operate multiple line telephone.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical records management.
Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.
Cultural competency in working with diverse populations including excellent communication skills and advocacy skills.
Ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality and comply with all requirements in use of computer systems and access to any and all patient, student, employee and University data, in electronic and hard copy formats, in compliance with University, state and federal guidelines, including HIPAA and FERPA.
Proficiency with use of standard business equipment, computer technology, online programs and software, including MS Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other electronic software and resources.
Complete and pass test/quiz for all required training assigned by UCOP, UCSD and SHW on a timely basis.
Ability to at all times adhere to UCSD Health Medical Center (C.A.R.I.N.G.) Standards of Performance, and demonstrate the characteristics of professionalism in attire, attitude, conversation, behavior and attentiveness to others.
Demonstrated ability to actively foster a positive, welcoming climate, and value, include and support all in the UC San Diego community.
Submit incident reports into the UCSD SHW Incident Report System, RL Datix or current system in use, to report near‑misses, process problems or patient or employee injury events. Attend required trainings and refreshers for use and proper steps to follow.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of adolescent health concerns and immunization needs.
Special Conditions
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on clinical or business needs, including evenings and weekends.
Salary Annual Full Pay Range: $60,552 - $60,552 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $29.00.
EEO 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 any other protected status under state and federal law. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
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Key Information
Payroll Title: MED AST 2 PD
Department: Student Health Services
Pay Scale: $29.00 / Hour
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day, 20% per diem
Total Openings: 2
Filing Deadline: Tue 10/28/2025
Description The Student Health and Well-being cluster of UC San Diego provides integrated clinical services to over 42,000 students. As a Medical Assistant in Student Health Services, you will greet and assist patients in a large multi‑physician clinical practice, verify eligibility, check‑in, schedule appointments, record vital signs, administer injections, perform TB skin testing, and support clinic operations including COVID vaccine and test site as needed.
Responsibilities
Greet and assist patients in a large multi‑physician clinical practice.
Verify eligibility, check‑in, and guide patients in accessing services at Student Health Service.
Measure vital signs, visual acuity, height, and weight as required.
Schedule appointments via computer and arrange referrals.
Answer phones, inform patients of test results, and provide health education on commonly ordered lab tests and procedures.
Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses with diagnostic procedures and administer injections and perform TB skin testing, ear lavage, and electrocardiograms as requested.
Record patient data in charts, clean and stock patient care areas, and sterilize instruments.
Assist in other areas of the clinic, including COVID vaccine and test site operations as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Medical Assistant Certification.
Current certification in basic CPR.
Proficiency at performing basic medical/technical procedures, i.e., vital signs, crutch‑fitting, instrument sterilization, administer injections and PPD skin tests, perform ear lavage and electrocardiograms.
Knowledge of medical terminology and basic medical equipment.
Skill to write/record patient data legibly, completely, and accurately.
Knowledge and meticulous use of sterile technique.
Knowledge and practice of body substance isolation techniques.
Skill to provide health education re: commonly ordered lab tests and/or procedures; common cold prevention and treatment, blood pressure norms and factors that influence blood pressure.
Ability to orally communicate information clearly in English in a warm and helpful manner, in person and by telephone.
Ability to work under pressure calmly and efficiently, coping with variable workloads, and a variety of health care providers.
Demonstrated flexibility to work in different areas with changing tasks and priorities, as well as interruptions.
Skill to coordinate and prioritize many diverse activities and requests.
Operating knowledge of computer scheduling, information retrieval, and data entry.
Skill to operate multiple line telephone.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical records management.
Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.
Cultural competency in working with diverse populations including excellent communication skills and advocacy skills.
Ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality and comply with all requirements in use of computer systems and access to any and all patient, student, employee and University data, in electronic and hard copy formats, in compliance with University, state and federal guidelines, including HIPAA and FERPA.
Proficiency with use of standard business equipment, computer technology, online programs and software, including MS Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other electronic software and resources.
Complete and pass test/quiz for all required training assigned by UCOP, UCSD and SHW on a timely basis.
Ability to at all times adhere to UCSD Health Medical Center (C.A.R.I.N.G.) Standards of Performance, and demonstrate the characteristics of professionalism in attire, attitude, conversation, behavior and attentiveness to others.
Demonstrated ability to actively foster a positive, welcoming climate, and value, include and support all in the UC San Diego community.
Submit incident reports into the UCSD SHW Incident Report System, RL Datix or current system in use, to report near‑misses, process problems or patient or employee injury events. Attend required trainings and refreshers for use and proper steps to follow.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of adolescent health concerns and immunization needs.
Special Conditions
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on clinical or business needs, including evenings and weekends.
Salary Annual Full Pay Range: $60,552 - $60,552 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $29.00.
EEO 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 any other protected status under state and federal law. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
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