Work-based training and externship opportunities with job placement support for in-demand healthcare and administrative fields
Whether you work at UCSF already or are interested in joining our renowned workplace, our workforce development programs can give you tools to help support your career pathway.
Certified Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Assistant
- Are you: a community member or UCSF employee interested in making a transition into deeper patient support roles?
- This program: links participants to on-the-job clinical training in preparation for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. It will then connect workers to CNA jobs and a pathway to nursing careers with San Francisco healthcare providers.
- Get involved: The application process for this opportunity is currently under review to optimize the candidate experience. A new application will be made available in the coming months.
Partnership between City Colleges of San Francisco, Homebridge and UCSF
Clinical Research Coordinator
- Are you:
(1) Interested in becoming a Clinical Research Coordinator?
(2) Involved in a community based organization, a current UCSF employee, or attended a UCSF job fair?
(3) A current student or recent graduate from SF State? - This program: is composed of didactic modules and a shadowing experience, based on the core competencies for the clinical research professional, occurring July 31-December 31, 2023. Designed to prepare a more diverse clinical research workforce that will impact the diversity of research participants, ultimately advancing inclusive research and health equity.
- Get involved: Applications for the Fall cohort are due by April 15, 2023. Submission requirements include a high school diploma/GED, application, CV/resume and contact information for one to three references. See FAQs for more info.
Clinical Research Coordinator - Monica McLemore Certification Scholarship
- Are you: UCSF employee interested in advancing your career as a current Clinical Research Coordinator?
- This Scholarship: A USCF sponsored full award to cover the total cost of SoCRA (Society of Clinical Research Associates) certified test prep, examination and any other applicable testing expenses.
- Apply Now: Applications for the FY23 scholarship awards are now open: apply by November 13, 2022. Questions to [email protected]
Excellence Through Community Engagement Learning (EXCEL, clerical/administrative)
- Are you: a San Francisco community member not currently employed by UCSF, and interested in starting a career in clerical or administrative employment opportunities in the healthcare sector?
- This program: uses both classroom and on-the-job training. After completing 9 weeks of computer, administrative, customer service, and medical terminology training, participants are placed in paid 4-month clerical/administrative internships at UCSF.
- Get involved: For more information, visit the Workforce Development EXCEL Program webpage, contact [email protected].
Partnership with Jewish Vocational Services, UCSF Temporary Employment Program, UCSF Office of Community & Government Relations, and various UCSF Campus and UCSF Medical Center departments
IT Support Training Program
- Are you: a community member or UCSF employee interested in starting a career in technology and IT Support?
- This program: involves a 6 month training, 3 month paid UCSF internship and 1 year of career advancement support, intended to build confidence and skills as an IT support specialist.
- Get involved: Apply by November 9, 2022 for classes occurring December 2022 to June 2023 internship start, with priority to populations historically excluded in the tech sector. See the Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) website for more details. For questions, contact UCSF Representative [email protected] or JVS Representative [email protected] Applications typically open for a Spring and a Fall cohort.
Partnership with Grow with Google, Jewish Vocational Services and UCSF to train unemployed or under-employed workers, with priority to populations historically excluded in the tech sector
Medical Assistant Program (EKG + MA + CPT1 Certifications)
For UCSF Employees
- Are you: a UCSF employee interested in a career as a Medical Assistant, Phelbotomist, or EKG Technician?
- This program: Designed in an accelerated format in 10-months, part time occurring evenings 6-7:30pm and weekends from 9am-12:30pm. Participants will learn how to perform electrocardiograms, administer medications, take vitals and maintain equipment in an ambulatory care setting. In addition, participants engage in a five-week Ambulatory externship. By the end of this program, participants obtain 3 certifications to support their career exploration and advancement.
- Get involved:
Apply by Jan 20, 2023
for classes that begin in February 2023.
Partnership with Bay Area Medical Academy
For Community Members who are not currently UCSF Employees
- Are you: a community member interested in a career as a Medical Assistant?
- This program: Designed in an accelerated format to provide Medical Assistant training in 5-months. Participants will receive training to ensure preparedness for the Medical Assistant certification. Participants learn how to perform electrocardiograms, administer medications, take vitals, and maintain equipment in an ambulatory care setting.
- Get involved: Applications for this program will be open on April 25th-May 2nd . Please visit Jewish Vocational Service’s website to submit your application.
Partnership with Jewish Vocational Services, San Francisco State and UCSF
Practice Coordinator
- Are you: a community member or UCSF employee interested in advancing your administrative skills toward employment in the healthcare administration field?
- This program: is a 16-week paid Practice Coordinator Academy (40 hours a week, $23.74/hr at UCSF) and 4 weeks of live virtual training on electronic medical record systems (APeX/EPIC), customer service and job seeking support.
- Get involved: Apply by November 4, 2022 for the end November/December training and January-April 2023 Academy.
Partership with Jewish Vocational Services
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