Hospital Assistant 3

MED-ZSFG-AIDS

Full Time

77329BR

Job Summary

Incumbents are technical experts and in charge of a complex and or critical laboratory function or process. For example, incumbents are in charge of radiology film processing laboratories which includes responsibility for maintaining even work flow, adjusting schedules to meet priorities; maintaining and making minor repairs to equipment; maintaining stock levels and re-ordering of supplies; based on technical knowledge recommending best vendor source; performing highly specialized procedures such as loading and unloading vacuum, multi-leaf, tomographic cassettes and cine-cameras; and may teach student technologists film processing techniques.

Under the direction of the Ward 86 Practice Manager, the incumbent will work in a primary care setting. Under the direction of medical personnel, the Hospital Assistant provides general assistance such as performing intake, rooming, and undertaking post medical appointment duties for primary care and specialty care sessions.

The job functions include but are not limited to: conducting patient vitalization; performing various health screenings; obtaining patient demographic information; gathering patient health maintenance data; assisting with patient flow during clinic hours; directing patients to exam rooms; maintaining exam rooms on a daily basis; checking equipment to insure proper functioning; preparing exam rooms between patients and between clinics; performing venipuncture and other specimen collections; administering vaccinations; conducting inventory check; initiating process for ordering clinic supplies as assigned; and maintaining appropriate logs as per schedule. In addition, the incumbent will conduct patient and specimen transport between areas on ZSFG Campus as needed.

This position is a 100% limited role for 5 months.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

ABOUT WARD 86 CLINIC
Ward 86, the HIV/AIDS Clinic at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) campus, has been a leader and innovator in field of HIV care since the beginning of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Ward 86 is the largest clinic providing primary medical care for people living with HIV in the San Francisco Health Network (SFHN) and also provides preventive services to patients at-risk for HIV infection, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Ward 86 provides care to approximately 2400 patients living with HIV, with over 22,000 clinical encounters a year. Services are offered through a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach, addressing primary medical and HIV care, urgent care, mental health evaluation and treatment, substance use assessment, treatment and referrals, HIV prevention services, and HIV specialty care needs.

ABOUT DIVISION OF HIV, INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND GLOBAL MEDICINE
The Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is an internationally recognized global leader in clinical care, research, and education. With its home-base located at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), the Division has been ranked as the top facility in the country for AIDS care since 1983. The Division’s work is featured frequently in the media, and it is often visited by numerous international, national, state, and local dignitaries and delegations. The Division consists of approximately 36 faculty members, 11 fellows/postdoctoral scholars and 170 academic and staff employees.  It is the largest Division of the Department of Medicine (DOM) at ZSFG, with a total expenditure budget of approximately $52 million dollars.

ABOUT UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.

Required Qualifications

• Active and verifiable California Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT-1)
• High School graduation and three years of appropriate experience, including one year of supervisory experience where applicable; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or obtaining BLS Certification within 3 months of hire.
• Excellent Phlebotomy skills
• Must be well organized and detail oriented. Able to set priorities and follow through on assigned tasks
• Knowledge of medical terminology appropriate to job responsibilities
• Basic mathematical / computational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a busy team-oriented environment
• Ability to push/pull 50lbs or greater while performing patient transport (wheelchair) within ZSFG Campus

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years+ of experience working as a Medical Assistant
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program  

• Prior experience working in a primary care setting
• Experience working with patients living with HIV/AIDS
• Fluency in Spanish, ability to speak and communicate effectively with mono-lingual patients
• Familiar with electronic health record systems, Microsoft Word, and Excel

License/Certification

• Active and verifiable California Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT-1)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or obtaining BLS Certification within 3 months of hire

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009251 HOSP BLANK AST 3

Job Category

Clinical Labs

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Limited Appt

Location

Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Additional Shift Details

8:00am to 5:00pm