Job description
The Administrative Assistant supports STD/HIV surveillance and disease intervention in the regional field office performing activities to prevent, identify, and facilitate treatment of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). With general direction and minimal day-to-day supervision, the incumbent will:
- Obtain information about communicable disease patients from information provided by health care providers; obtain information about possible contacts by interviewing the patient.
- Locate and contact communicable disease patients and monitor their compliance with medical treatment; assesses possible treatment drug reactions.
- Serve as a subject matter expert to the community on communicable diseases, such as HIV/AIDS and STDs; answers questions from the public regarding communicable disease prevention, testing and treatment.
- Obtain information from patients about risk factors and possible means of exposure before referring to HIV antibody test; counsel patients about methods of prevention and avoidance of risk factors; notify each patient of the results of the HIV blood test and interprets test results; assure all patients who test HIV-positive are linked to medical treatment; refer patients and family members to psychological support services as appropriate.
- Research medical records to obtain background information on patients who may have, or who may have died, as the result of a communicable disease.
- Document activities with patients in electronic medical systems.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Department Description
UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions.
Required Qualifications
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
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.
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.
Organization
TEP
Job Code and Payroll Title
004723 BLANK AST 2
Job Category
Administrative Support, Human Resources, Research and Scientific, Support Services, Temporary Employment
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Employee Class
Temporary Employment
Percentage
100%
Appointment End Date
30-Dec-2022
Location
Remote / Telecommute
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
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