Medical Assistant - Transplant Clinic

Job Summary

Medical Assistants provide non-licensed medical support to medical care providers in an outpatient setting. Incumbents room patients, set up equipment and instruments, independently perform and/or assist providers with performing exams and procedures, including administering injections; with proper provider authorization, provide instructions, training and advice to patients; call in prescriptions; clean and calibrate equipment; clean and stock exam rooms; and provide proper documentation in patient chart.

Incumbents may also provide front office services on a routine or back‑up basis. Positions at this level provide the full range of duties described above. Incumbents may also have the following duties: provide one or more front office services on a regular basis and routine and/or serve as lead to a group of medical assistants. Must travel to clinic locations as needed.

March 13th, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT

• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Must have Certificate of Completion from a Medical Assistant training program.
• Minimum of two (2) years Medical Assistant experience.
• Ability to pass the safe to practice pharmacology exam.
• Ability to utilize relevant medical terminology.
• Ability to effectively communicate and provide excellent customer service to the target audience.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to excellence in patient care as prescribed by relationship‑based care practices.
• Ability to demonstrate accountability and professionalism.
• Ability to support performance improvement and evidence‑based practice within the scope of practice.
• Basic understanding of technology as it pertains to federal regulations to patient privacy.
• Ability to support unit leadership with additional task as assigned.
• Ability to stay organized and complete job duties.
• Ability to anticipate unit needs and independently follow through to ensure they are thoroughly met.
• Ability to interact and maintain communications with multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience using electronic medical records system.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

• 70% - Patient Care
• 10% - Documentation and Record Keeping
• 5% - Coordinating Medical Care
• 5% - Computer System Operations
• 5% - Department/Clinic Coordination
• 5% - Specialized Clinic/Department Support

The Transplant Center is a UCDH clinical center responsible for the centralized administrative management and coordination of patient care to patients requiring solid organ transplant. This includes the management of our outpatient clinic located at the 48X Surgery Complex.

• Salary or Pay Range: $29.56 - $36.69
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade: 183
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  MED AST 2
• UC Job Code: 008994
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F, 8 hours
• Location:
  
  48X (4868
  
  XST)
• Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on‑site

• High quality and low‑cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Work, Life and Wellness programs and resources
• On‑site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options…