Medical Assistant ; MA - Specialty Care Endocrinology

Overview

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 charts.

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 provide front office services on a back up-basis.

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position.

• 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.
• 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 tasks 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.
• One-year paid experience in a specialty clinic - Preferably in Endocrinology
• Experience with Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitors
• 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% - Additional Job Functions

Folsom Medical Care Center opened in September 2025. The three-story, 114,000-square-foot building is owned and operated by UC Davis and expands access to high-quality health care for members of the Folsom community. The center offers a wide range of medical services, including:
Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, ENT, Eye Center, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Gynecology, Imaging, Internal Medicine, Laboratory Services, Medical Oncology, Neurology, Obstetrics, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Rheumatology, and Sports Medicine.

• Salary or Pay Range: $28.09 - $34.90
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade: 182
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  MED AST 1
• UC Job Code: 008993
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): 7:45 am - 4:45 pm
• Location:
  
  Folsom MOB (1426
  
  FOLSO) – Folsom, CA
• Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible: true
• This position is 100% on-site

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting our Benefits Summary pages.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California and your union and finalized in a contract.

Must be willing to work variable days (including weekends), hours and locations as required to meet business needs of the practice. This position is a critical role; employment may be contingent upon background check(s) and other requirements. UC Davis 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 or protected veteran status.

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position:

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

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