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Medical Assistant (Temporary)

Sacramento, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Jun 2026

About the role

Position Information

Job Title Medical Assistant (Temporary) Union Level Department Health Services Campus Sacramento Posting Number 201304313P Full or Part Time Full Time Number of Months 12 Work Schedule Position End Date Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

The Medical Assistant (Temporary/Casual) is responsible for assisting students and staff in all clinical and administrative support for patient care and treatment. The essential functions listed below are intended to identify those that are generally assigned. The Medical Assistant may perform many if not all functions, and in addition, other responsibilities may be assigned that are unit specific and based on business need and scope of care of the Medical Assistant.

This position will be in the Sacramento Clinic but may be required to travel to Stockton and San Francisco clinics under certain circumstances.

Essential Functions

Performs basic clinical duties as assigned and which are within the scope of his/her practice and experience:

Obtains vital signs inputs into Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Prepares patients for examination
Assists a provider with medical procedures
Educate students about health care issues and health insurance. Participate in outreach activities
Administers medications as ordered by oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular route
Performs fingerstick blood glucose checks
Obtains urine and performs urine tests ordered by provider
Performs electrocardiograms (EKGs)
Processes lab specimens for courier pick up
Performs CLIA-waived in-house lab tests (specifically, rapid strep, rapid mono, influenza, urine, pregnancy, and glucometer blood glucose tests)
Administers vaccines and PPD skin tests as ordered
Cleans and restocks clinical areas
Orders supplies and medications for all campuses, while maintaining PAR levels
Monitors inventory and expiration dates of supplies
Provides general information to patients, visitors, staff and physicians. Handles and/or resolves patient dissatisfaction or concerns. Refers patient concerns to the appropriate individual for resolution, as necessary. Maintains a professional demeanor.
Maintains and documents, clinical records and forms. Scans documents into patient charts through use of EMR system. Enters immunizations into the EMR. Serves as Key person for staff for Point N Click and EMR program issues.

Performs basic administrative, clerical, and technical supportive tasks including, but not limited to:

Schedules patients for all three campuses for Health Services
Manage the schedule so sufficient sick call appointments are available on any given day
Updates patient demographic information
Monitor’s completion of compliance forms, collection of student health fees and confirms health insurance using Electronic Medical Record system
Performs opening and closure procedures, adhering to expectations of Attendance/Tardiness policy
Uses time management skills to multi-task with excellect attention to detail and accuracy
Maintains working inventory of clinic office supplies: reorders as needed
Performs front desk support and cashier duties for Student Health Services when needed
Performs basic account/record keeping functions by posting all client transactions, confirming accuracy of the ticket, and accounting for all monies and credit transactions received for services and fees by the end of each working day. Monitors and collects outstanding student balances and no-show fees.
Provides cross-coverage for CAPS and SHS administrative assistant as needed.
Participate in Health and Wellness outreach activities
Support Immunization compliance program
Performs other duties, including participation on campus committees, as assigned