Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Chinese Language, Clinical Assessment, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Disease, Documentation, Epic Systems, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospital, Infection Control, Internal Medicine, Language Interpreter, Medical Assistance, Medical Record System, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Nursing, Nursing Management, Operational Communications, Patient Care, Patient Follow-up, Personal Care, Phlebotomy, Primary Care, Safety Compliance, Spanish Language, Specimen Collection, Testing, Vaccination
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA
POSTED
19 days ago
Employment Duration: 3 months
Under the supervision of the UCSF Health Nurse Manager and guided by Ambulatory Services
policies and procedures, the Hospital Assistant III assists in the delivery of care to patients at UCSF
Health Stanyan and Hyde Ambulatory Clinics. This role supports primary care or multi-specialty
teamlets and provides backup support to others. The Hospital Assistant III contributes to the patient
experience by optimizing clinic flow, conducting patient outreach, and collaborating with the care
team to support a patient-centered environment. This position performs both clerical and clinical
duties across front and back office functions, including personal care and nursing support
procedures, laboratory tasks, and patient coordination. The role requires flexibility to support
multiple UCSF primary care, general surgery, and multispecialty clinic sites.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical practice
Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications
Certification from an approved Medical Assistant program or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Phlebotomy certification (CPT)
Experience using Epic (APeX) electronic health record system
Familiarity with immunization schedules and recommendations
Prior experience in internal medicine, geriatrics, or family medicine
Experience working in a medical, hospital, or clinic environment
Fluency in Spanish or Chinese (spoken, read, and written)
Experience with disease registries, data collection, and basic data analysis
Key Responsibilities:
Perform routine clinical functions including vital signs, screening, and documentation
Update patient records, carry out orders, schedule follow-ups, and discharge patients
Coordinate interpreter services and document use
Administer vaccines after required training and verification
Assist with exams, procedures, and instrument processing
Transport patients and monitor clinic flow
Perform testing, specimen collection, and phlebotomy
Maintain logs and complete referrals and authorizations
Support patient communication and comply with safety and infection control policies
Maintain patient flow, communication, and clinic operations
Support scheduling, phone management, and electronic systems
Maintain clean and stocked clinical areas and manage supplies
Key Responsibilities:
Perform routine clinical functions including vital signs, screening, and documentation
Update patient records, carry out orders, schedule follow-ups, and discharge patients
Coordinate interpreter services and document use
Administer vaccines after required training and verification
Assist with exams, procedures, and instrument processing
Transport patients and monitor clinic flow
Perform testing, specimen collection, and phlebotomy
Maintain logs and complete referrals and authorizations
Support patient communication and comply with safety and infection control policies
Maintain patient flow, communication, and clinic operations
Support scheduling, phone management, and electronic systems
Maintain clean and stocked clinical areas and manage supplies