Provides clinical and administrative support in Radiation Oncology, including assisting with complex medical procedures and managing patient flow. Responsibilities include rooming patients, recording vitals, and coordinating with referring physicians and insurance providers.
Requirements summary
Requires a Medical Assistant certification, current AHA CPR certification, and at least one year of experience in a busy healthcare environment. Candidates must be proficient in EMR systems and possess strong organizational and communication skills.
Under supervision of the LVN Supervisor, guided by policies and procedures of Radiation Oncology, and in collaboration with the Clinical Nursing Staff, the Hospital Assistant III assists in the delivery of care to patients in Radiation Oncology.
They will perform assigned patient care procedures in support of the care services provided to patients within the practice.
They are required to adhere to the Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the department.
They work as a team member with other staff and consistently projects a professional, caring and courteous demeanor.
The Hospital Assistant III is responsible for the efficient patient flow and provides support to multiple physicians.
They communicate with referring physicians’ offices,and serves a liaison for the outside providers.
They may be responsible for insurance authorizations and pharmacy refills, as well as complicated treatment authorizations and hospital admission arrangements.
This position performs Medical Assistant duties, is trained to assist with complex medical procedures, and also provides reception desk coverage.
Work includes a variety of personal care and nursing related procedures assuring positive care outcomes.
Performs assigned patient care and procedure assistance duties in support of the specialty care services provided to patients.
The incumbent is required to learn and be able to assist in Radiation Oncology specialty practices.
Applies knowledge of sterile processing techniques to help set up and assist complex medical procedures, including but not limited to OR type HDR procedure room for prostate and gynecological patients under sedation and Gamma knife patients.
Additional tasks include but are not limited to rooming patients; taking/recording vital signs; documenting medications and other health information; assisting patients; managing supplies; maintaining or cleaning logs/equipment; assisting the nurses as delegated; communicating with patients and other staff.
Less common tasks may include working at reception area during breaks, filing, scheduling patients, and a variety of other duties.
Work will be done under supervision of the Administrative Nurse, Charge Nurse or other delegate, guided by policies and procedures of the Medical Center, and in collaboration with the Clinical Nursing Staff.
The Hospital Assistant III will assist in the delivery of care to patients and families primarily in Radiation Oncology.
Scheduling, authorizations, both front and back-end office work is involved in this position.
The Hospital Assistant III is required to adhere to the Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the Medical Center.
The position requires the ability to work at all UCSF Health Radiation Oncology locations.
Scheduled work hours with staggered start times may vary slightly from 7AM to 7PM.
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 here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California 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, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
Welcome to the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of California, San Francisco.
We are international leaders in the field of radiation medicine, with a history of pioneering research and technological innovations that have improved radiation treatment all over the world.
UCSF is the largest university in the United States devoted to medicine and health sciences, and we are part of the University of California system of medical centers.
We belong to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network; an alliance of the world�s top cancer centers.
The UCSF Radiation Oncology team is a driving force in radiation therapy�pioneering significant advances in cancer treatment.
Our primary goal is the best possible care for our patients and the most compassionate support for their families.
We know that truly impactful care means carefully listening to patients, understanding their goals, needs, and detailed medical histories, to design individualized treatments � because every patient is unique.
