Clinical Assistant Diabetes Care Clinics
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Job Location:
Stockton, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 24 - 25
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Primary Purpose
The Diabetes Patient Care Clinics funded by Abbott and administered through the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy provide year-round direct patient care services to the Stockton community. The Clinics focus on screening prevention and management of diabetes targeting individuals who are at risk for or diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes. Services include health screenings and testing patient-centered clinical services disease-state education medication management and strategies to optimize medication access and affordability. The Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy is committed to preparing students for lifelong success in health-related careers through an exceptional student-centered learning environment. The School emphasizes leadership development professional responsibility patient care and service to society. These efforts are supported through strong collaborations across the University of the Pacifics professional and liberal arts programs. The School advances its mission through excellence in teaching research scholarly activity and service.
Essential Functions
Under direction of the Program Director and/or Program Manager of the Diabetes Care Clinics this position provides advanced administrative and patient-facing support for clinic operations and community outreach activities. This role focuses on patient intake scheduling billing documentation preparation and customer service operating under established procedures and guidance from program leadership. The position supports the efficient execution of clinic and outreach activities through accurate data handling and direct patient interaction. Primary Responsibilities (7580%): Perform patient data entry related to intake registration and billing ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance with established procedures and privacy regulations. Schedule and manage patient appointments including confirmations reminders and rescheduling using approved scheduling systems. Draft and update medication calendars and patient action plans based on standardized templates and instructions provided by pharmacists. Prepare and submit patient billing documentation and assist with reconciliation by tracking submitted charges and identifying discrepancies. Serve as a primary administrative point of contact for patients responding to routine inquiries providing appointment and process information and directing non-routine issues to appropriate pharmacists. Maintain organized patient and administrative records in electronic and/or paper systems in accordance with program requirements. Secondary Responsibilities (2025%) Provide administrative support for community health fairs and outreach events including basic logistics coordination as assigned (e.g. assisting with schedules assembling materials and preparing forms). Conduct on-site patient intake and data entry during community health fairs and outreach events using established processes and tools. Assist designated staff by preparing forms sign-in sheets and other routine administrative materials for community events. Other responsibilities will be assigned as needed at the discretion of the Program Director or Manager of the Diabetes Care Clinics. This position is for one year of grant funds January 1 2026 -12/31/2026. potentially renewable based on the availability of funding. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways socio-cultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socio-economic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of post-high school education. Two (2) years of full-time experience in the same/similar position is equal to one (1) year of completed post-high school education coursework. Two (2) years of measurable work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree (B.A. or B.S.) Pharmacy technician license Experience with vaccination and medical billing Previous community outreach experience Fluency in another language Proficiency with Microsoft Office Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Work Schedule
Monday- Friday 8am-5pm with occasional instances after 5pm; 1 hour lunch; occasional weekends (<10 weekend days over the course of the year).
The Diabetes Patient Care Clinics funded by Abbott and administered through the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy provide year-round direct patient care services to the Stockton community. The Clinics focus on screening prevention and management of diabetes targeting individuals who are at risk for or diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes. Services include health screenings and testing patient-centered clinical services disease-state education medication management and strategies to optimize medication access and affordability. The Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy is committed to preparing students for lifelong success in health-related careers through an exceptional student-centered learning environment. The School emphasizes leadership development professional responsibility patient care and service to society. These efforts are supported through strong collaborations across the University of the Pacifics professional and liberal arts programs. The School advances its mission through excellence in teaching research scholarly activity and service.
Essential Functions
Under direction of the Program Director and/or Program Manager of the Diabetes Care Clinics this position provides advanced administrative and patient-facing support for clinic operations and community outreach activities. This role focuses on patient intake scheduling billing documentation preparation and customer service operating under established procedures and guidance from program leadership. The position supports the efficient execution of clinic and outreach activities through accurate data handling and direct patient interaction. Primary Responsibilities (7580%): Perform patient data entry related to intake registration and billing ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance with established procedures and privacy regulations. Schedule and manage patient appointments including confirmations reminders and rescheduling using approved scheduling systems. Draft and update medication calendars and patient action plans based on standardized templates and instructions provided by pharmacists. Prepare and submit patient billing documentation and assist with reconciliation by tracking submitted charges and identifying discrepancies. Serve as a primary administrative point of contact for patients responding to routine inquiries providing appointment and process information and directing non-routine issues to appropriate pharmacists. Maintain organized patient and administrative records in electronic and/or paper systems in accordance with program requirements. Secondary Responsibilities (2025%) Provide administrative support for community health fairs and outreach events including basic logistics coordination as assigned (e.g. assisting with schedules assembling materials and preparing forms). Conduct on-site patient intake and data entry during community health fairs and outreach events using established processes and tools. Assist designated staff by preparing forms sign-in sheets and other routine administrative materials for community events. Other responsibilities will be assigned as needed at the discretion of the Program Director or Manager of the Diabetes Care Clinics. This position is for one year of grant funds January 1 2026 -12/31/2026. potentially renewable based on the availability of funding. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways socio-cultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socio-economic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of post-high school education. Two (2) years of full-time experience in the same/similar position is equal to one (1) year of completed post-high school education coursework. Two (2) years of measurable work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree (B.A. or B.S.) Pharmacy technician license Experience with vaccination and medical billing Previous community outreach experience Fluency in another language Proficiency with Microsoft Office Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Work Schedule
Monday- Friday 8am-5pm with occasional instances after 5pm; 1 hour lunch; occasional weekends (<10 weekend days over the course of the year).
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
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