Medical Assistant III

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the UCSF Health Administrative Nurse Manager, the Hospital Assistant III assists in the delivery of care to patients at UCSF Primary & Specialty. The role plays a critical role in patient experience, optimizes clinic flow, provides in‑clinic and outreach to patients, and works collaboratively with the team to create a patient‑centered environment. The assistant floats between the front and back office performing clerical and clinical duties, including personal care and nursing care procedures to assure positive care outcomes.

• Assist in the delivery of patient care in primary and specialty clinics.
• Optimize clinic flow and coordinate in‑clinic and outreach patient activities.
• Provide back‑up support and collaborate with the team to create a patient‑centered environment.
• Perform personal care and nursing care procedures, including laboratory and patient‑care procedures.
• Maintain professional and courteous demeanor, uphold service standards, and comply with Medical Center House and Telephone Standards.

• One year experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical practice.
• Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification.
• Phlebotomy certification (CPT).
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and willingness to learn new programs.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Familiarity with immunization schedules and standard recommendations.
• Experience working in a public or clinical environment.
• Fluency in Spanish or Chinese (speaking, reading, writing).
• Experience with Epic (Apex) electronic health record system.
• Experience collecting and entering data, identifying errors, and performing basic analysis.

• American Heart Association BLS – CPR Certified.
• Phlebotomy certification (CPT).

Hourly rate: $32.86 – $41.01. For further details on UCSF compensation and benefits, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

San Francisco, CA. Full‑time, 8‑hour days, Monday – Friday.

UCSF Health is committed to innovative patient care, advanced technology, and pioneering research. Ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide, UCSF Health provides an environment of continuous learning, professional growth, and the best care available anywhere.

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 status under state or federal law.