Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

Description:

Position Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant performs appointment scheduling and registration for patients and updates demographic information. Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians. Prepares the examination room for the patient to take patient vital signs and records vitals in the medical chart. This position also maintains patients’ medical charts and receives co-payments for the visit. University Clinical Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. University Clinical Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Key Results Areas (KRAs):

Patient assessment

Clinical procedures

Physician order execution

Patient satisfaction

Clinic resource availability

Regulatory compliance

Phone triage

Pre-certification & authorization

Core Competencies

Keyboarding skills and aptitude for learning patient database program

Knowledge of OSHA requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology

Committed to supporting UCH’s standard of medical excellenceRequirements:

Education & Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent Required

Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited teaching establishment Required

1 to 2 years of related work experience is Preferred

If not currently certified, must obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment

Full-time