Medical Assistant-Transplant

Overview

La Jolla Ambulatory Clinics
CA 92037, United States

#137080 Medical Assistant-Transplant Extended Deadline:
Tue 1/20/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

This posting will remain open until a successful candidate has been identified.

Pay Transparency details included in the description; see below for compensation information and related policies.

Under direct supervision of the clinic manager and the general supervision of the clinic providers and licensed nursing staff, performs work requiring knowledge and training in patient care within applicable California laws and Joint Commission regulations. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Scheduling of patient appointments and related system screens
• Accurate billing
• Environmental care functions; equipment and supply management; cleaning and disinfecting
• Knowledge of medical terminology, online scheduling, universal precautions, and proper body mechanics
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize demands, and work in a team environment
• Other related duties as assigned

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant training program
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six months
• Minimum of one year of previous back office Medical Assistant experience within the past twelve months
• Back office Medical Assistant experience in a multi-specialty and/or multi-provider clinic
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• Strong customer service experience

• Experience using Epic, Cadence, and Epic Phoenix
• Experience caring for solid organ transplant patients
• Experience with UCSD systems, policies, and procedures
• Bilingual:
  English/Spanish

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $52,847 - $65,772 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $25.31 - $31.50

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The stated pay range may be broader due to internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements where applicable.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with vaccination policies. Life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) if applicable, must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, offering leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include multiple centers and clinics. Applications/resumes are accepted for current openings only; if a job has an extended deadline, applications will be considered during the extension period, but a job may be filled before the extended date.

UC San Diego strives to cultivate a diverse environment and 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 status. For more information, visit UC San Diego Principles of Community. UC policies on anti-discrimination and harassment apply. UC San Diego Health maintains a smoke-free and drug-free environment.